QuickView for MTNR1B (gene)

Gene Symbol:

MTNR1B Homo sapiens

Full name:

melatonin receptor 1B

Synonyms:

FGQTL2, MEL-1B-R, MT2, melatonin receptor type 1B, mel1b receptor, melatonin receptor 1B variant b, melatonin receptor MEL1B

Genomic Location:

Chr 11: 92342437-92355596

Description:

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 i...

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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 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.

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Orthologs:

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

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

GGGAGGRR_MAZ_Q6

Cytogenetic Map:

11q14.3

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