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Prokineticin receptor

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Protein family
prokineticin receptor 1
Identifiers
SymbolPROKR1
Alt. symbolsGPR73
NCBI gene10887
HGNC4524
OMIM607122
RefSeqNM_138964
UniProtQ8TCW9
Other data
LocusChr. 2 p14
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prokineticin receptor 2
Identifiers
SymbolPROKR2
Alt. symbolsGPR73L1
NCBI gene128674
HGNC15836
OMIM607123
RefSeqNM_144773
UniProtQ8NFJ6
Other data
LocusChr. 20 p12.3
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The prokineticin receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the peptide hormone prokineticin. There are two variants each encoded by a different gene (PROKR1, PROKR2). These receptors mediate gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction and angiogenesis.

References

  1. Lin DC, Bullock CM, Ehlert FJ, Chen JL, Tian H, Zhou QY (2002). "Identification and molecular characterization of two closely related G protein-coupled receptors activated by prokineticins/endocrine gland vascular endothelial growth factor". J. Biol. Chem. 277 (22): 19276–80. doi:10.1074/jbc.M202139200. PMID 11886876.

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Cell surface receptor: G protein-coupled receptors
Class A: Rhodopsin-like
Neurotransmitter
Adrenergic
Purinergic
Serotonin
Other
Metabolites and
signaling molecules
Eicosanoid
Other
Peptide
Neuropeptide
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Miscellaneous
Taste, bitter
Orphan
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Class B: Secretin-like
Adhesion
Orphan
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Class C: Metabotropic glutamate / pheromone
Taste, sweet
Other
Class F: Frizzled & Smoothened
Frizzled
Smoothened
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