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Gap Junction beta-1 Protein MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Gap Junction beta-1 Protein
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.585.250.600
Unique ID
D000097002
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000097002
Scope Note
A GAP JUNCTION beta subunit containing four transmembrane domains expressed in myelinating SCHWANN CELLS and is localized to peripheral MYELIN (e.g., noncompact myelin in the paranode and Schmitt-Lanterman incisures). Mutations in the human gene GJB1 are associated with X-linked CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE type 1 (CMT1X).
Entry Term(s)
Connexin 32
Connexin 32 Protein
Cx32 Protein
GJB1 Protein
Gap Junction B1
Gap Junction beta1 Protein
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2024; see under CONNEXINS 1993-2023
History Note
2024(1993)
Date Introduced
2024/01/01
Last Updated
2024/01/01
Gap Junction beta-1 Protein Preferred
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