OXTR
Function
Receptor for oxytocin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. Vasopressin/oxytocin receptor subfamily.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
Oxytocin receptor, OT-R, OXTR