Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor
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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. | 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. | ||
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[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.
