| MTNR1B |
| LOCUS ID | 4544 |
| GENE_SYMBOL | MTNR1B |
| GENE NAME | melatonin receptor 1B |
| SYNONYMNS | MT2,FGQTL2,MEL-1B-R |
| CHROMOSOME | 11 |
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 4350 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
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| 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] |