Gene:
hypocretin (orexin) receptor 1
Gene ID:
199218
Symbol:
HCRTR1
Species:
1000
Description:
HCRTR1, or orexin 1 receptor (OX1R), is a G-protein coupled receptor expressed in the hypothalamus and involved in the regulation of feeding behaviour. HCRTR1 selectively binds the orexin A neuropeptide. It shares 64% identity with HCRTR2.