Recombinant Human CRLR protein

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

CRLR operates as part of a receptor complex with RAMPs that determines its ligand specificity; this complex enables it to bind peptides such as adrenomedullin and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). When combined with different RAMPs CRLR can switch its ligand affinity and function as adrenomedullin or CGRP receptors therefore influencing vascular tone pain transmission and metabolic regulation. Research demonstrates that CRLR and its associated complexes contribute to processes like vasodilation angiogenesis and neurogenic inflammation emphasizing its role in maintaining homeostasis.

Pathways

CRLR actively participates in critical biological pathways particularly the signaling pathways of CGRP and adrenomedullin which are significant in cardiovascular and nervous system functions. Within these pathways CRLR modulates the activity of secondary messengers such as cyclic AMP (cAMP) upon ligand binding therefore initiating further downstream effects in target cells. Related proteins including RAMPs and components of cAMP signaling work in conjunction with CRLR to ensure precise cellular responses to ligand stimulation linking it to broader physiological processes like stress response and blood pressure regulation.