CHRNA2 Antibody
- Known as:
- CHRNA2 Antibody
- Catalog number:
- GWB-8D146A
- Product Quantity:
- 0.1 mg
- Category:
- -
- Supplier:
- GenWay
- Gene target:
- CHRNA2 Antibody
Related genes to: CHRNA2 Antibody
- Gene:
- CHRNA2 NIH gene
- Name:
- cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 2 subunit
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- -
- Chromosome:
- 8p21.2
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1990-05-11
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-10-05
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