Entrez gene ID | | 155 |
Official gene symbol | | ADRB3 |
Full name | | adrenergic, beta-3-, receptor |
Aliases | | ,BETA3AR,FLJ99960, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the family of beta adrenergic receptors, which mediate catecholamine-induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. This receptor is located mainly in the adipose tissue and is involved in the regulation of lipolysis and thermogenesis. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 8 Locus: 8p12-p11.2 |
Gene position | | 37824184 - 37820513 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 3672 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 109691 |
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