Gene Symbol | CALCR |
Entrez Gene ID | 799 |
Full Name | calcitonin receptor |
Synonyms | CRT,CT-R,CTR,CTR1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a high affinity receptor for the peptide hormone calcitonin and belongs to a subfamily of seven transmembrane-spanning G protein-coupled receptors. The encoded protein is involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis and in regulating osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with variations in bone mineral density and onset of osteoporosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]. |
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Disorder Html: | {Osteoporosis, postmenopausal, susceptibility}, 166710 (3) |