Prokineticin receptor

Summary

The prokineticin receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the peptide hormone prokineticin. There are two variants each encoded by a different gene (PROKR1, PROKR2).[1] These receptors mediate gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction and angiogenesis.

prokineticin receptor 1
Identifiers
SymbolPROKR1
Alt. symbolsGPR73
NCBI gene10887
HGNC4524
OMIM607122
RefSeqNM_138964
UniProtQ8TCW9
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LocusChr. 2 p14
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prokineticin receptor 2
Identifiers
SymbolPROKR2
Alt. symbolsGPR73L1
NCBI gene128674
HGNC15836
OMIM607123
RefSeqNM_144773
UniProtQ8NFJ6
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LocusChr. 20 p12.3
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References edit

  1. ^ Lin DC, Bullock CM, Ehlert FJ, Chen JL, Tian H, Zhou QY (2002). "Identification and molecular characterization of two closely related G protein-coupled receptors activated by prokineticins/endocrine gland vascular endothelial growth factor". J. Biol. Chem. 277 (22): 19276–80. doi:10.1074/jbc.M202139200. PMID 11886876.

External links edit

  • "Prokineticin Receptors". IUPHAR Database of Receptors and Ion Channels. International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. Archived from the original on 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
  • PROKR1+protein,+human at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  • PROKR2+protein,+human at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)