Entrez gene ID | | 799 |
Official gene symbol | | CALCR |
Full name | | calcitonin receptor |
Aliases | | ,CRT,CTR,CTR1, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes a high affinity receptor for the peptide hormone calcitonin and belongs to a subfamily of seven transmembrane-spanning G protein-coupled receptors. The encoded protein is involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis and in regulating osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with variations in bone mineral density and onset of osteoporosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 7 Locus: 7q21.3 |
Gene position | | 93204042 - 93053799 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 150244 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 114131 |
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