MTNR1B -

Targets

Melatonin receptor 1B (MT2)

Target Class

GPCR

Family

Melatonin

Official Symbol

MTNR1B

Species

Human

Accession Number

NM_005959.3

Alias Names

FGQTL2; MEL-1B-R; MT2; mel1b receptor; melatonin receptor 1B; melatonin receptor MEL1B; melatonin receptor type 1B

Background

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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

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Related Family Members:

Melatonin

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