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MC4R gene

melanocortin 4 receptor

Key facts

Official symbol
MC4R
Full name
MC4R
Chromosome
18
Map location
18q21.32
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
4160
Also known as
BMIQ20

Function summary

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].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library