| Gene Symbol | CAV32PROTEIN |
| Function | is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. |
| Subcellular Localization | </strong></td><td>Dendrites, cell body, axon initial segment</td></tr> |
| Molecular Weight | 240 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 2353 aa |
| GeneCards | CAV32PROTEIN |
| Human Protein Atlas | CAV32PROTEIN |
| Four Homologous Domains (I-IV) | Each containing 6 transmembrane segments (S1-S6) |
| Voltage Sensor | S1-S4 segments detect membrane depolarization |
| Pore Region | S5-S6 segments form the ion conduction pathway |
| Selectivity Filter | Characteristic EEEE motif determining Ca²⁺ selectivity |
| Low Voltage Activation | Opens at voltages around -70 to -50 mV |
| Rapid Inactivation | Fast inactivation kinetics (tau ~20-50 ms) |
| Window Current | Sustained current at subthreshold voltages |
| Rebound Depolarization | Triggers low-threshold calcium spikes |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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