Gene Data From HGNC: https://www.genenames.org/download/statistics-and-files/
Symbol:
CHRNA9
Name:
cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 9 subunit
Location:
04p14
Locus Group:
protein-coding gene
Gene Type:
Protein Coding
Locus Type:
gene with protein product
DrugMatrix Data: https://cebs.niehs.nih.gov/cebs/paper/15670
DrugMatrix Gene Data For: 1 Matched Gene
Gene Name: cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 9
Symbol:
Description: Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding may induce an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane. In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma. May also regulate keratinocyte adhesion.