Gene:
tachykinin receptor 1
Gene ID:
198210
Symbol:
TACR1
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene belongs to a family of genes that function as receptors for tachykinins. Receptor affinities are specified by variations in the 5'-end of the sequence. The receptors belonging to this family are characterized by interactions with G proteins and 7 hydrophobic transmembrane regions. This gene encodes the receptor for the tachykinin substance P, also referred to as neurokinin 1. This receptor is also involved in the mediation of phosphatidylinositol metabolism of substance P.