TRPC6 Proteins and Enzymes

The protein encoded by the TRPC6 gene creates receptor-activated cation permeant calcium channels in the cell membrane. Isoform 1 is 931 amino acids in length and is approximately 106 kDa, while isoform 2 is 815 amino acids in lenth at around 93 kDA. Isoform 3 is 876 amino acids long and is just over 100 kDA. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 2 (FSGS2) is caused by deficits in the TRPC6 gene. This gene has been linked to diseases such as cystic fibrosis, gigantism, hypertension, kidney ...