Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor
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Source Organism
Alces alces alces (European moose) (Elk).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Cetartiodactyla; Ruminantia;Pecora; Cervidae; Odocoileinae; Alces.
Subcellular Localization
Membrane; multi-pass membrane protein.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Post translational Modification
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.
