GO curators for mouse genes have assigned the following annotations to the gene product of Grin3a. (This text reflects annotations as of Wednesday, January 23, 2013.) MGI curation of this mouse gene is considered complete, including annotations derived from the biomedical literature as of September 27, 2007. If you know of any additional information regarding this mouse gene please let us know. Please supply mouse gene symbol and a PubMed ID.Summary from NCBI RefSeq
[Summary is not available for the mouse gene. This summary is for the human ortholog.] This gene encodes a subunit of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, which belong to the superfamily of glutamate-regulated ion channels, and function in physiological and pathological processes in the central nervous system. This subunit shows greater than 90% identity to the corresponding subunit in rat. Studies in the knockout mouse deficient in this subunit suggest that this gene may be involved in the development of synaptic elements by modulating NMDA receptor activity. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]Summary text based on GO annotations supported by experimental evidence in mouse
Researchers have inferred from direct assay, that the gene product of Grin3a
participates in the following biological processes:
The gene product of Grin3a has been shown to bind to the gene products of Grin1. [2] Researchers have inferred, based on physical interactions, that the gene product of Grin3a
participates in the following biological processes:
Brody SA et al. (2005) A developmental influence of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor NR3A subunit on prepulse inhibition of startle. Biol Psychiatry, 57:1147-52. (PubMed:15866554)
Das S et al. (1998) Increased NMDA current and spine density in mice lacking the NMDA receptor subunit NR3A. Nature, 393:377-81. (PubMed:9620802)
Sucher NJ et al. (2003) N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subunit NR3A in the retina: developmental expression, cellular localization, and functional aspects. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 44:4451-6. (PubMed:14507892)