NAV1.6 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel

**Definition:** A voltage-gated sodium channel subtype found widely expressed in neurons of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Defects in the SCN8A gene which codes for the alpha subunit of this sodium channel are associated with ATAXIA and cognitive deficits.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.400.875.750.600 - D12.776.543.550.450.875.750.600 - D12.776.543.585.400.875.750.600 - D12.776.631.960.600

**Synonyms:** - Type 8 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel - Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Type 8