Gene Group: SODIUM CHANNEL SUBUNITS

General Information

Name

SODIUM CHANNEL SUBUNITS

Species

D. melanogaster

Symbol

NAC

FlyBase ID

FBgg0000585

Date last reviewed

2016-09-26

Number of members

Description

Sodium channels allow the selective conductance of Na⁺ ions across the membrane. They are functionally diverse, with roles in fluid absorbance, chemosensation and control of membrane excitability. (Adapted from FBrf0228338 and FBrf0220901).

Notes on Group

Source Material

The SODIUM CHANNEL SUBUNITS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Kaulich et al., 2023, Latorre-Estivalis et al., 2021, Wang et al., 2015, Zelle et al., 2013, Ben-Shahar, 2012.2.9, Ben-Shahar, 2011, Li et al., 2011, and Zhang et al., 2011 .

Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms

Molecular Function

sodium channel activity

Biological Process

sodium ion transport

Cellular Component

membrane

Related Gene Groups

Parent group(s)

ION CHANNELS BY CONDUCTANCE

Component group(s)

PICKPOCKET ION CHANNELS