| MC4R |
| LOCUS ID | 4160 |
| GENE_SYMBOL | MC4R |
| GENE NAME | melanocortin 4 receptor |
| SYNONYMNS | NA |
| CHROMOSOME | 18 |
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 4320 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
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| The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane-bound receptor and member of the melanocortin receptor family. The encoded protein interacts with adrenocorticotropic and MSH hormones and is mediated by G proteins. This is an intronless gene. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal dominant obesity. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010] |