Gap Junction Beta-2 Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Gap junction beta-2 protein (226 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human GJB2 gene. This protein plays a role in gap junction-mediated facilitated diffusion.

**Synonyms:** - Connexin 26 - Connexin-26 - Cx26 - GJB2 - Gap Junction Protein Beta 2