Isotocin receptor
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Binds to isotocin. Can also be activated by vasotocin, mesotocin, oxytocin and Arg-vasopressin, although these have lower potencies than isotocin. Produces an induction of membrane chloride currents indicating that it is coupled to the inositol phosphate/calcium pathway. | Binds to isotocin. Can also be activated by vasotocin, mesotocin, oxytocin and Arg-vasopressin, although these have lower potencies than isotocin. Produces an induction of membrane chloride currents indicating that it is coupled to the inositol phosphate/calcium pathway. | ||
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[edit] Source Organism
Catostomus commersoni (White sucker).
[edit] Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Ostariophysi; Cypriniformes;Catostomidae; Catostomus.
[edit] Subcellular Localization
Cell membrane; multi-pass membrane protein.
[edit] Developmental Stage
[edit] Similarity
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
[edit] Post translational Modification
[edit] Function
Binds to isotocin. Can also be activated by vasotocin, mesotocin, oxytocin and Arg-vasopressin, although these have lower potencies than isotocin. Produces an induction of membrane chloride currents indicating that it is coupled to the inositol phosphate/calcium pathway.
