Biology:GABBR2

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B receptor, 2 (GABAB2) is a G-protein coupled receptor subunit encoded by the GABBR2 gene in humans.[1]

Function

B-type receptors for the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) inhibit neuronal activity through G protein-coupled second-messenger systems, which regulate the release of neurotransmitters and the activity of ion channels and adenylyl cyclase. See GABBR1 (MIM 603540) for additional background information on GABA-B receptors.[supplied by OMIM][1]

Interactions

GABBR2 has been shown to interact with GABBR1.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Entrez Gene: GABBR2 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B receptor, 2". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=9568. 
  2. "Heterodimerization is required for the formation of a functional GABA(B) receptor". Nature 396 (6712): 679–82. Dec 1998. doi:10.1038/25354. PMID 9872316. Bibcode1998Natur.396..679W. 

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