MC4R Peptide - N-Terminal Region Blocking Peptide

The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane-bound receptor and member of the melanocortin receptor family. The encoded protein interacts with adrenocorticotropic and MSH hormones and is mediated by G proteins. This is an intronless gene. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal dominant obesity. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

MC4R: receptor specific to the heptapeptide core common to adrenocorticotropic hormone and alpha-, beta-, and gamma-MSH. A G-protein coupled receptor that stimulates adenylate cyclase. Defects are a cause of autosomal dominant obesity

Protein type: GPCR, family 1; Receptor, GPCR; Membrane protein, integral; Membrane protein, multi-pass

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 18q22

Cellular Component: integral to membrane; plasma membrane; nucleus

Molecular Function: neuropeptide binding; protein binding; melanocortin receptor activity; peptide hormone binding; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor activity

Biological Process: G-protein signaling, coupled to cAMP nucleotide second messenger; diet induced thermogenesis; insulin secretion; positive regulation of cAMP biosynthetic process; energy reserve metabolic process; positive regulation of bone resorption; feeding behavior; response to insulin stimulus

Disease: Obesity