Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor

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Contents 1 Source Organism 2 Taxomomy 3 Subcellular Localization 4 Developmental Stage 5 Similarity 6 Post translational Modification 7 Function

[edit] Source Organism

Alces alces alces (European moose) (Elk).

[edit] Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Cetartiodactyla; Ruminantia;Pecora; Cervidae; Odocoileinae; Alces.

[edit] Subcellular Localization

Membrane; multi-pass membrane protein.

[edit] Developmental Stage

[edit] Similarity

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

[edit] Post translational Modification

[edit] Function

Receptor for MSH (alpha, beta) and ACTH. Does not seem to be active with gamma-MSH. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Could be involved in spermatogenesis.