Calcitonin receptor
Function
G protein-coupled receptor activated by ligand peptides amylin (IAPP), calcitonin (CT/CALCA) and calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 (CGRP1/CALCA). CALCR interacts with receptor-activity-modifying proteins RAMP1, 2 and 3 to form receptor complexes AMYR1, 2 and 3, respectively. IAPP, CT and CGRP1 activate CALCR and AMYRs with distinct modes of receptor activation resulting in specific phenotypes. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors. Activates cAMP-dependent pathway.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 2 family.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
Calcitonin receptor, CT-R, C1A/C1B, Calcr