Biology:GPR179

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


A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
Generic protein structure example

Probable G-protein coupled receptor 179 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR179 gene.[1]

Clinical relevance

Mutations in this gene have been associated to cases of congenital stationary Night Blindness.[2]

References

Further reading

  • "The gene repertoire and the common evolutionary history of glutamate, pheromone (V2R), taste(1) and other related G protein-coupled receptors.". Gene 362: 70–84. 2006. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2005.07.029. PMID 16229975.