Primary Identifier | MGI:99474 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 11 | NCBI Gene Number | 216869 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables protein kinase B binding activity. Involved in several processes, including adult walking behavior; positive regulation of cell communication; and regulation of macromolecule metabolic process. Acts upstream of or within regulation of G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway and regulation of protein phosphorylation. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; eye; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system gland. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in glioblastoma; heroin dependence; nicotine dependence; and opiate dependence. Orthologous to human ARRB2 (arrestin beta 2). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit enhanced morphine analgesia, an enhanced inflammatory response and reduced threshold to lethal endotoxin challenge, and impaired T and B lymphocyte chemotaxis. [provided by MGI curators] |