| Gene Symbol | GLRA1 |
| Chromosome | 5q33.1 |
| Protein Type | Gene |
| Function | The GLRA1 gene encodes the Glycine Receptor Alpha-1, which mediates fast inhibitory neurotransmission in the spinal cord and brainstem. |
| Molecular Weight | 52 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 460 aa |
| Pathways | Recurrent Inhibition |
| GeneCards | GLRA1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | GLRA1 |
| Gene | GLRA1 (chromosome 5q33.1) |
| Protein Class | Ligand-gated chloride channel (Cys-loop receptor family) |
| Protein Size | 460 amino acids |
| Primary Localization | Postsynaptic membranes of inhibitory neurons |
| Disease Associations | Hyperekplexia, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, neurodegenerative conditions |
| Therapeutic Relevance | Target for modulators of inhibitory neurotransmission |
| Associated Diseases | Hyperekplexia, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, neurodegenerative conditions |
| KG Connections | 1 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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