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melanocortin 2 receptor

The MC2R gene provides instructions for making a protein called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) receptor. This protein is found primarily in the adrenal glands, which are hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. 

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The MC2R gene provides instructions for making a protein called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) receptor. This protein is found primarily in the adrenal glands, which are hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. 

The ACTH receptor is embedded in the membrane of cells where it attaches (binds) to ACTH. ACTH is a hormone that is released by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. The binding of ACTH to its receptor triggers the adrenal glands to produce a group of hormones called glucocorticoids. These hormones, which include cortisol and corticosterone, aid in immune system function, play a role in maintaining normal blood sugar (glucose) levels, help trigger nerve cell signaling in the brain, and serve many other purposes in the body.

The ACTH receptor also likely plays a role in the development of the adrenal glands before birth.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

ACTH receptor

ACTHR

ACTHR_HUMAN

adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor

adrenocorticotropin receptor

corticotropin receptor

MC2 receptor

melanocortin 2 receptor (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

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  • 19 Jul 2023 | Última versão
  • 1 Feb 2015 | Publicado originalmente

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