Gene:
sodium channel, voltage-gated, type VII, alpha
Gene ID:
194974
Symbol:
SCN7A
Species:
1000
Description:
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.