Gene Symbol | MC3R |
Entrez Gene ID | 4159 |
Full Name | melanocortin 3 receptor |
Synonyms | BMIQ9,MC3,MC3-R,OB20,OQTL |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a G-protein-coupled receptor for melanocyte-stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone that is expressed in tissues other than the adrenal cortex and melanocytes. This gene maps to the same region as the locus for benign neonatal epilepsy. Mice deficient for this gene have increased fat mass despite decreased food intake, suggesting a role for this gene product in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Mutations in this gene are associated with a susceptibility to obesity in humans. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | {Obesity, severe, susceptibility to, BMIQ9}, 602025 (3); {Mycobacterium tuberculosis, protection against}, 607948 (3) |