| Gene Symbol | GJB1 |
| Full Name | Gap Junction Protein Beta 1 |
| Chromosome | Xq13.1 |
| Protein Family | Connexin family |
| Function | The GJB1 gene encodes Connexin 32, a gap junction protein critical for communication between Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. |
| Primary Expression | Peripheral nervous system, Schwann cells, Nodes of Ranvier |
| Subcellular Localization | Plasma membrane, gap junctions |
| Molecular Weight | ~32 kDa |
| UniProt ID | P29508 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 2700 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000187048 |
| OMIM | 304040 |
| GeneCards | GJB1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | GJB1 |
| Protein Name | Connexin 32 (Cx32, GJB1) |
| Associated Diseases | Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease |
| KG Connections | 8 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |