GPRC5A

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Retinoic acid-induced protein 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPRC5A gene.[5][6] This gene and its encoded mRNA was first identified as a phorbol ester-induced gene, and named Phorbol Ester Induced Gen 1 (PEIG-1);[7] two years later it was rediscovered as a retinoic acid-inducible gene, and named Retinoic Acid-Inducible Gene 1 (RAIG1).[5] Its encoded protein was later named Retinoic acid-induced protein 3.

AliasesGPRC5A, GPCR5A, RAI3, RAIG1, PEIG-1, TIG1, G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member A
End12,917,937 bp[1]
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GPRC5A
Identifiers
AliasesGPRC5A, GPCR5A, RAI3, RAIG1, PEIG-1, TIG1, G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member A
External IDsOMIM: 604138; MGI: 1891250; HomoloGene: 2961; GeneCards: GPRC5A; OMA:GPRC5A - orthologs
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_003979

NM_181444

RefSeq (protein)

NP_003970

NP_852109

Location (UCSC)Chr 12: 12.89 – 12.92 MbChr 6: 135.04 – 135.06 Mb
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Function

This gene encodes a member of the type 3 G protein-coupled receptor family, characterized by the signature 7-transmembrane domain motif. The encoded protein may be involved in interaction between retinoic acid and G protein signalling pathways. Retinoic acid plays a important role in development, cellular growth, and differentiation. This gene may play a role in embryonic development and epithelial cell differentiation.[6] Tryptamine and other indole related chemicals produced by gut microflora bind and activate the receptor.[8]

Post transcriptional regulation

GPRC5A is one of only a handful of genes known in the literature that are post-transcriptionally controlled by miRNAs through their 5'UTR.[9]

Clinical significance

GPRC5A is dysregulated in many human cancers and in other diseases.[10]

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