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Background: Melanocortin-3 R/MC3R
Melanocortin-3 R (MC3R) is a G protein-coupled receptor for melanocyte-stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone. It is expressed in tissues other than the adrenal cortex and melanocytes. Mice deficient for MC3R have increased fat mass despite decreased food intake, suggesting a role in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Mutations in MC3R are associated with obesity susceptibility.
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Long Name:
Melanocortin 3 Receptor
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Entrez Gene IDs:
4159 (Human); 17201 (Mouse); 29310 (Rat)
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Alternate Names:
BMIQ9; MC3; MC3R; MC3-R; melanocortin 3 receptor; melanocortin receptor 3; Melanocortin-3 R; Melanocortin3R; Melanocortin-3R; OB20; Obesity quantitative trait locus; OQTL