Gene Symbol | MTNR1B |
Entrez Gene ID | 4544 |
Full Name | melatonin receptor 1B |
Synonyms | FGQTL2,MEL-1B-R,MT2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This gene product is an integral membrane protein that is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor. It is found primarily in the retina and brain although this detection requires RT-PCR. It is thought to participate in light-dependent functions in the retina and may be involved in the neurobiological effects of melatonin. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | {Diabetes mellitus, type 2, susceptibility to}, 125853 (3) |