Entrez 6870 | Ensembl ENSG00000169836 | |
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External IDs MGI: 892968 HomoloGene: 824 GeneCards: TACR3 |
Tachykinin receptor 3, also known as TACR3, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TACR3 gene.
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Function
This gene belongs to a family of genes that function as receptors for tachykinins. Receptor affinities are specified by variations in the 5'-end of the sequence. The receptors belonging to this family are characterized by interactions with G proteins and 7 hydrophobic transmembrane regions. This gene encodes the receptor for the tachykinin neurokinin 3, also referred to as neurokinin B.
Selective ligands
Several selective ligands are available for NK3. Two compounds osanetant and talnetant are being developed for treatment of various indications.
Agonists
Antagonists
References
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