Calcitonin RECEPTOR (CALCR) Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

This gene encodes a high affinity receptor for the peptide hormone calcitonin and belongs to a subfamily of seven transmembrane-spanning G protein-coupled receptors. The encoded protein is involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis and in regulating osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with variations in bone mineral density and onset of osteoporosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]

CALCR: This is a receptor for calcitonin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. The calcitonin receptor is thought to couple to the heterotrimeric guanosine triphosphate-binding protein that is sensitive to cholera toxin. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 2 family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Receptor, GPCR; Membrane protein, multi-pass; GPCR, family 2; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7q21.3

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; calcitonin binding; receptor activity; protein transporter activity; calcitonin receptor activity

Biological Process: G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; protein transport; phospholipase C activation; receptor internalization; positive regulation of cAMP biosynthetic process; response to glucocorticoid stimulus; adenylate cyclase activation; positive regulation of adenylate cyclase activity; G-protein signaling, adenylate cyclase activating pathway

Disease: Osteoporosis