Literature associating GJA3 and hereditary lymphedema IC
GJA3 [ENSP00000241125]
Gap junction alpha-3 protein; Structural component of lens fiber gap junctions . Gap junctions are dodecameric channels that connect the cytoplasm of adjoining cells (By similarity). They are formed by the docking of two hexameric hemichannels, one from each cell membrane. Small molecules and ions diffuse from one cell to a neighboring cell via the central pore ; Belongs to the connexin family. Alpha-type (group II) subfamily.
Synonyms: GJA3, GJA3p, hGJA3, Q9Y6H8, Q9Y6H8p ...