Biology:GPR146

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


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G-protein coupled receptor 146 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR146 gene.[1] The receptor has been shown to bind cholesin/C7orf50, a gut-derived hormone that is secreted from the intestine in response to dietary cholesterol absorption. In response to cholesin binding, GPR146 signaling inhibit cholesterol synthesis.[2] Consistent with this interaction, murine genetic disruption of GPR146 lowers serum cholesterol and reduces atherosclerotic aortic lesions.[3] GPR146 has also been identified as a possible receptor for C-peptide.[4]

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