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| Entrez gene ID | 4544 |
| Official gene symbol | MTNR1B |
| Full name | melatonin receptor 1B |
| Aliases | ,FGQTL2,MEL-1B-R,MT2, |
| Gene summary | This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This gene product is an integral membrane protein that is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor. It is found primarily in the retina and brain although this detection requires RT-PCR. It is thought to participate in light-dependent functions in the retina and may be involved in the neurobiological effects of melatonin. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | Chromosome: 11 Locus: |
| Gene position | 92702789 - 92715948 Map Viewer |
| OMIM ID | 600804 |