P2RX2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human P2RX2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q24.33 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes P2X purinoceptor 2 protein, is involved in ligand-gated ion channel-dependent neurotransmission. Mutation of the gene is associated with autosomal dominant deafness 41.

**Synonyms:** - DFNA41 - Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 41 Gene - P2X Receptor, Subunit 2 Gene - P2X2 - Purinergic Receptor P2X 2 wt Allele - Purinergic Receptor P2X, Ligand Gated Ion Channel, 2 Gene - Purinergic Receptor P2X, Ligand-Gated Ion Channel, 2 Gene