QuickView for OX2R (gene)
- Gene Symbol:
- Hcrtr2
Rattus norvegicus - Full name:
- hypocretin receptor 2
- Synonyms:
- orexin receptor type 2, hypocretin (orexin) receptor 2, hypocretin receptor type 2, ox-2-R, ox2-R, ox2r
- Genomic Location:
- Chr 8: 81068303-81196608
- Description:
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G-protein coupled receptor that binds orexin neuropeptides; involved in regulation of feeding behavior
- Orthologs:
- Homo sapiens , Mus musculus , C. elegans , Macaca mulatta , Canis lupus familiaris , Gallus gallus , Pan troglodytes , Bos taurus , Danio rerio
- External Links:
- Entrez Gene
- Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:
GO Molecular Function
peptide binding | peptide hormone binding | transmembrane signaling receptor activity | orexin receptor activity | G-protein coupled receptor activity | amide binding | signaling receptor activity | hormone binding | peptide receptor activity | G-protein coupled peptide receptor activity
GO Biological Process
cellular chemical homeostasis | regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle | cellular process | neuropeptide signaling pathway | cellular homeostasis | regulation of behavior | regulation of cellular process | regulation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration | orexin receptor activity | calcium ion homeostasis | G-protein coupled receptor activity | circadian sleep/wake cycle process | response to stimulus | circadian rhythm | rhythmic process | G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway | circadian sleep/wake cycle | metal ion homeostasis | rhythmic behavior | cellular ion homeostasis | regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, wakefulness | cation homeostasis | cellular cation homeostasis | cell communication | cellular calcium ion homeostasis | homeostatic process | chemical homeostasis | behavior | ion homeostasis | phospholipase C-activating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway | signaling | feeding behavior | G-protein coupled peptide receptor activity | regulation of circadian rhythm | circadian behavior | cellular metal ion homeostasis | divalent inorganic cation homeostasis | signal transduction
GO Cellular Component
integral component of membrane | cell | intrinsic component of membrane | plasma membrane | integral component of plasma membrane | cell periphery | membrane | intrinsic component of plasma membrane
