GPR61
GPR61 or G Protein-Coupled Receptor 61 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR61 gene. It is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family, a large family of cell surface receptors that respond to a variety of external signals.
Function[edit | edit source]
GPR61 is a G protein-coupled receptor, which are integral membrane proteins that possess seven transmembrane domains and are linked to a G protein. G protein-coupled receptors are found in a wide variety of organisms, including humans, and they play a role in a wide variety of physiological processes, including sensory perception, immune response, and cell communication.
Gene[edit | edit source]
The GPR61 gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 7 at position 31.2, from base pair 116,764,733 to base pair 116,768,445.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
While the specific functions and significance of GPR61 are still being researched, it is believed that G protein-coupled receptors, including GPR61, may play a role in a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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