HTR2C

Gene Information
 
Gene Symbol
HTR2C
 
Aliases
5-HT1C, 5-HT2C, 5-HTR2C, 5HTR2C, HTR1C
 
Entrez Gene ID
 
Gene Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
 
Chromosomal Location
Xq23
 
HGNC ID
 
Summary
This gene encodes a seven-transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptor. The encoded protein responds to signaling through the neurotransmitter serotonin. The mRNA of this gene is subject to multiple RNA editing events, where adenosine residues encoded by the genome are converted to inosines. RNA editing is predicted to alter the structure of the second intracellular loop, thereby generating alternate protein forms with decreased ability to interact with G proteins. Abnormalities in RNA editing of this gene have been detected in victims of suicide that suffer from depression. In addition, naturally-occuring variation in the promoter and 5' non-coding and coding regions of this gene may show statistically-significant association with mental illness and behavioral disorders. Alternative splicing results in multiple different transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015]
 
RefSeq DNA
 
RefSeq mRNA
  e!Ensembl
Gene
Transcript  
Protein

Gene Ontology (GO)

GO ID Ontology Function Evidence Reference
GO:0006874 Biological process Cellular calcium ion homeostasis IDA 19057895
GO:0007187 Biological process G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger IBA 21873635
GO:0007200 Biological process Phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway IBA 21873635
GO:0007200 Biological process Phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway IDA 12970106
GO:0007210 Biological process Serotonin receptor signaling pathway IMP 18703043
Protein Information
 
Protein Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C, 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2C, G protein-coupled, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1C, serotonin 5-HT-1C receptor, serotonin 5-HT-2C receptor
 
Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.
 
Refseq Proteins
 
UniProt
 
Pfam
Pfam Accession Pfam ID
PF00001 7tm_1
Pathways
 
KEGG
 
Reactome
 

Calcium signaling pathway
Neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction
Gap junction
Serotonergic synapse
Inflammatory mediator regulation of TRP channels

 

Serotonin receptors
G alpha (q) signalling events

Interactions
 
STRING MINT IntAct
ENSP00000349365 Q8NEV9
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Associated Diseases

Disease groupDisease NameReferences
Endocrine System Diseases
PCOS
Nervous System Diseases
Neuralgia
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Obesity
Metabolic Syndrome X
Psychiatric/Brain disorders
Mental Depression
References
 

Microarray analysis of obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome for key gene screening, key pathway identification and drug prediction.

Wei Lina, Xin Chunlei, Wang Wenjuan, Hao Cuifang
Department of Reproductive Medical, The Affiliated Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong 264000, PR China; Department of Reproductive Medical, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong 272011, PR China.| Department of Hematology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong 272011, PR China.| Department of Reproductive Medical, The Affiliated Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong 264000, PR China.| Department of Reproductive Medical, The Affiliated Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong 264000, PR China. Electronic address: cuifang-hao@163.com.
Gene. 2018 Jun 30;661:85-94. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.03.079. Epub 2018 Mar 28.

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