| Gene Symbol | GLRB |
| Full Name | Glycine Receptor Beta Subunit |
| Chromosome | 4q34.3 |
| Protein Family | Cys-loop receptor family (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor family) |
| Protein Type | Gene |
| Function | The GLRB gene encodes the Glycine Receptor Beta, a ligand-gated chloride channel receptor that mediates fast inhibitory neurotransmission in the spinal cord and brainstem. |
| Primary Expression | the spinal cord, brainstem, and retina |
| Subcellular Localization | Plasma membrane (ligand-gated ion channel) |
| Molecular Weight | ~55 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 210 aa |
| UniProt ID | P48169 |
| GeneCards | GLRB |
| Human Protein Atlas | GLRB |
| Protein Length | 496 amino acids |
| Extracellular Domain | Contains the ligand-binding site for glycine |
| Associated Diseases | Hyperekplexia, neurological disorders |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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