TAAR9

TAAR9 (Trace Amine Associated Receptor 9) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAAR9 gene. It is a member of the trace amine-associated receptor family, a group of G protein-coupled receptors that are predominantly expressed in the brain and are thought to play a key role in neurological processes.

Function

TAAR9 is a receptor for trace amines. Trace amines are biogenic amines present in very low levels in mammalian tissues. Although some trace amines have clearly defined roles as neurotransmitters in invertebrates, the extent to which they function as true neurotransmitters in vertebrates has remained speculative. Trace amines are likely to be involved in a variety of physiological functions that have yet to be fully understood.

Clinical significance

Alterations in the function of TAAR9 have been implicated in a variety of human diseases, including schizophrenia, depression, and Parkinson's disease. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of TAAR9 in these conditions.

See also

• Trace amine-associated receptor
• G protein-coupled receptor
• Neurotransmitter

External links

• TAAR9 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information