purinergic receptor P2X, ligand-gated ion channel, 6
Synonyms
P2rxl1
P2x6
Biotype
protein coding gene
Automated Description
Predicted to enable extracellularly ATP-gated monoatomic cation channel activity. Predicted to be involved in calcium ion transmembrane transport. Located in neuronal cell body and nucleus. Is expressed in central nervous system; heart; parathyroid gland; reproductive system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human P2RX6 (purinergic receptor P2X 6).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Homozygous mutant mice exhibit a significant increase in thermal response latency during hot plate testing, and are resistant to metrazol-induced seizures. [provided by MGI curators]