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ADRB2 adrenoceptor beta 2

Gene ID: 154, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BAR; ARB2; B2AR; ADRBR; ADRB2R; BETA2AR

Summary

This gene encodes beta-2-adrenergic receptor which is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. This receptor is directly associated with one of its ultimate effectors, the class C L-type calcium channel Ca(V)1.2. This receptor-channel complex also contains a G protein, an adenylyl cyclase, cAMP-dependent kinase, and the counterbalancing phosphatase, PP2A. The assembly of the signaling complex provides a mechanism that ensures specific and rapid signaling by this G protein-coupled receptor. This receptor is also a transcription regulator of the alpha-synuclein gene, and together, both genes are believed to be associated with risk of Parkinson's Disease. This gene is intronless. Different polymorphic forms, point mutations, and/or downregulation of this gene are associated with nocturnal asthma, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2019]

Genomic context

Location:
5q32
Sequence:
Chromosome: 5; NC_000005.10 (148826611..148828623)
Total number of exons:
1

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