QuickView for MTNR1A (gene)

Gene Symbol:

MTNR1A Homo sapiens

Full name:

melatonin receptor 1A

Synonyms:

MEL-1A-R, MT1, melatonin receptor type 1A, mel1a receptor

Genomic Location:

Chr 4: 187691803-187713531

Description:

This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This receptor is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor that is responsible for melatonin effects on mammalian circadian rhythm and reproductive alterations affected by day length. The receptor is an integral membra...

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This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This receptor is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor that is responsible for melatonin effects on mammalian circadian rhythm and reproductive alterations affected by day length. The receptor is an integral membrane protein that is readily detectable and localized to two specific regions of the brain. The hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus appears to be involved in circadian rhythm while the hypophysial pars tuberalis may be responsible for the reproductive effects of melatonin.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  D. melanogaster ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Danio rerio ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Bos taurus

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

CAGGTG_E12_Q6

Cytogenetic Map:

4q35.2

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