| Gene Symbol | GABRA5 |
| Full Name | Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptor Alpha5 Subunit |
| Chromosome | 15q12 |
| Protein Type | Receptor |
| Function | encodes a 456-amino acid protein that forms the distinctive pentameric structure of the GABA-A receptor. |
| Subcellular Localization | extrasynaptic locations in the hippocampus and cortex, making them uniquely positioned to modulate neuronal excitability |
| Molecular Weight | ~52 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 456 aa |
| Exons | 9 |
| UniProt ID | P31644 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 2568 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000118190 |
| OMIM | 137142 |
| GeneCards | GABRA5 |
| Human Protein Atlas | GABRA5 |
| Associated Diseases | ALS, Bipolar, Depression, Ms, Schizophrenia |
| Interactions | TRPM2, GABRG2, GABRA1 |
| KG Connections | 73 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |