{"symbol":"GJC3","synonyms":["GJE1","CX29","CX31.3"],"name":"gap junction protein, gamma 3, 30.2kDa","description":"This gene encodes a gap junction protein. The encoded protein, also known as a connexin, plays a role in formation of gap junctions, which provide direct connections between neighboring cells. Mutations in this gene have been reported to be associated with nonsyndromic hearing loss.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":349149,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/349149","proteins":[{"symbol":"CXG3_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/CXG3_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Ion channels","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Ion+channels"}]}