alpha2delta4
alpha2delta4 is a gene that encodes a protein involved in calcium channel regulation. It is a member of the alpha-2/delta subunit family, which are auxiliary subunits of voltage-gated calcium channels. These subunits play a critical role in modulating the trafficking, assembly, and function of the pore-forming alpha-1 subunit of the calcium channel. Specifically, alpha2delta4 interacts with various types of calcium channels, influencing their conductivity and gating properties.
The protein encoded by alpha2delta4 is thought to be a transmembrane protein, with a large extracellular domain
Research into alpha2delta4 is ongoing, with a focus on its role in pain signaling, epilepsy, and other