Primary Identifier | MGI:109147 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 6 | NCBI Gene Number | 18430 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity; ionotropic glutamate receptor binding activity; and peptide hormone binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of blood pressure. Predicted to be located in adherens junction; apical plasma membrane; and microvillus. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adipose tissue; brain; exocrine gland; genitourinary system; and gut. Orthologous to human OXTR (oxytocin receptor). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null females fail to lactate and exhibit decreased maternal behavior. Males exhibit an increase in aggression, hypoactivity and vocalization in response to social isolation, and social amnesia. [provided by MGI curators] |