| Gene Symbol | GLRA1 |
| Chromosome | 5q33.1 |
| Protein Family | Cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel |
| Protein Type | Gene |
| Function | The GLRA1 gene encodes the Glycine Receptor Alpha-1, which mediates fast inhibitory neurotransmission in the spinal cord and brainstem. |
| Subcellular Localization | Postsynaptic membrane, neuronal soma and dendrites |
| Molecular Weight | ~53 kDa (glycosylated) |
| Amino Acids | 460 aa |
| Pathways | Recurrent Inhibition |
| UniProt ID | P23415 |
| GeneCards | GLRA1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | GLRA1 |
| Protein Name | Glycine Receptor Alpha-1 |
| Brain Expression | Spinal cord, brainstem, hippocampus, cerebellum, cerebral cortex |
| Protein Length | 450 amino acids |
| Associated Diseases | Hyperekplexia, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, neurodegenerative conditions |
| KG Connections | 1 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |