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GPR68 G protein-coupled receptor 68

Gene ID: 8111, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: OGR1; AI2A6; GPR12A

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a G protein-coupled receptor for sphingosylphosphorylcholine. The encoded protein is a proton-sensing receptor, inactive at pH 7.8 but active at pH 6.8. Mutations in this gene are a cause of amelogenesis imperfecta. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

Genomic context

Location:
14q32.11
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (91232532..91270790, complement)
Total number of exons:
8

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