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Gene information for OXTR (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5021
Official gene symbolOXTR
Full nameoxytocin receptor
Aliases,OT-R,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor family and acts as a receptor for oxytocin. Its activity is mediated by G proteins which activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. The oxytocin-oxytocin receptor system plays an important role in the uterus during parturition. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 3   Locus: 3p25
Gene position8811300 - 8792094  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size19207 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID167055