Gene Symbol | MC4R |
Entrez Gene ID | 4160 |
Full Name | melanocortin 4 receptor |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane-bound receptor and member of the melanocortin receptor family. The encoded protein interacts with adrenocorticotropic and MSH hormones and is mediated by G proteins. This is an intronless gene. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal dominant obesity. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Obesity, autosomal dominant, 601665 (3) |