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KCNA5 is a gene that encodes a member of the voltage-gated potassium channel family. Specifically, KCNA5 codes for the alpha subunit of the potassium ion channel, which plays a crucial role in setting and regulating the membrane potential of cells, particularly in excitable tissues such as the heart and the nervous system.

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