Biology:Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor

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


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Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor also known as orexigenic neuropeptide QRFP receptor or G-protein coupled receptor 103 (GPR103) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the QRFPR gene.[1][2]

Function

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs, or GPRs) contain 7 transmembrane domains and transduce extracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins.[1]

A 26-amino acid RF-amide peptide, P518 functions as a high-affinity ligand of GPR103. Both GPR103 and P518 precursor mRNA exhibited highest expression in brain.[3] The 43-amino acid QRFP peptide, a longer form of the P518 peptide is necessary to exhibit full agonistic activity with GPR103. Intravenous administration QRFP caused release of aldosterone, suggesting that QRFP and GPR103 regulate adrenal function.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Entrez Gene: GPR103 G protein-coupled receptor 103". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=84109. 
  2. "Discovery and mapping of ten novel G protein-coupled receptor genes". Gene 275 (1): 83–91. September 2001. doi:10.1016/S0378-1119(01)00651-5. PMID 11574155. 
  3. "Identification and characterization of a novel RF-amide peptide ligand for orphan G-protein-coupled receptor SP9155". J. Biol. Chem. 278 (30): 27652–7. July 2003. doi:10.1074/jbc.M302945200. PMID 12714592. 
  4. "A new peptidic ligand and its receptor regulating adrenal function in rats". J. Biol. Chem. 278 (47): 46387–95. November 2003. doi:10.1074/jbc.M305270200. PMID 12960173. 

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