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MLNR motilin receptor

Gene ID: 2862, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GPR38; MTLR1

Summary

Motilin is a 22 amino acid peptide hormone expressed throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The protein encoded by this gene is a motilin receptor which is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. This member is a multi-pass transmembrane protein, and is an important therapeutic target for the treatment of hypomotility disorders. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
13q14.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 13; NC_000013.11 (49220338..49222377)
Total number of exons:
2

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