Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 1 precursor

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Source Organism

Gallus gallus (Chicken).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Archosauria; Dinosauria; Saurischia; Theropoda; Coelurosauria; Aves;Neognathae; Galliformes; Phasianidae; Phasianinae; Gallus.

Subcellular Localization

Membrane; multi-pass membrane protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 2 family.

Post translational Modification

Function

This is a receptor for corticotropin releasing factor. Shows high-affinity binding for urotensin I. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase.

Categories:Receptors