Adhesion G-protein coupled receptor G6
Definition:
G-protein coupled receptor which is activated by type IV collagen, a major constituent of the basement membrane (By similarity). Couples to G(i)-proteins as well as G(s)-proteins. Essential for normal differentiation of promyelinating Schwann cells and for normal myelination of axons. Regulates neural, cardiac and ear development via G-protein- and/or N-terminus-dependent signaling (By similarity). May act as a receptor for PRNP which may promote myelin homeostasis (By similarity).
References:
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[1]. Gianina Ravenscroft, et al. Mutations of GPR126 are responsible for severe arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Am J Hum Genet. 2015 Jun 4;96(6):955-61. [Content Brief]
[2]. Amit Mogha, et al. Gpr126 functions in Schwann cells to control differentiation and myelination via G-protein activation. J Neurosci. 2013 Nov 13;33(46):17976-85. [Content Brief]
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