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GPR74

MIM.607449 4q13

The G-protein-coupled receptor GPR74 is a novel candidate gene for body weight regulation. In humans, it is predominantly expressed in brain, heart, and adipose tissue.

Pathology

- A Common Haplotype in the G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Gene GPR74 Is Associated with Leanness and Increased Lipolysis. (#17503329#)

See also

- GPRs (G protein-coupled recptors)

References

- Dahlman I, Dicker A, Jiao H, Kere J, Blomqvist L, van Harmelen V, Hoffstedt J, Borch-Johnsen K, Jorgensen T, Hansen T, Pedersen O, Laakso M, Arner P. A Common Haplotype in the G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Gene GPR74 Is Associated with Leanness and Increased Lipolysis. Am J Hum Genet. 2007 Jun;80(6):1115-24. PMID: #17503329#