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

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

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

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.

See also

• G protein-coupled receptor
• Gene
• Protein