Protein Summary

This intronless gene encodes the receptor protein for melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). The encoded protein, a seven pass transmembrane G protein coupled receptor, controls melanogenesis. Two types of melanin exist: red pheomelanin and black eumelanin. Gene mutations that lead to a loss in function are associated with increased pheomelanin production, which leads to lighter skin and hair color. Eumelanin is photoprotective but pheomelanin may contribute to UV-induced skin damage by generating free radicals upon UV radiation. Binding of MSH to its receptor activates the receptor and stimulates eumelanin synthesis. This receptor is a major determining factor in sun sensitivity and is a genetic risk factor for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Over 30 variant alleles have been identified which correlate with skin and hair color, providing evidence that this gene is an important component in determining normal human pigment variation.

Alternative names and synonyms associated with MC1 Receptor (MC1R)

• melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) antibody
• melanocortin 1 receptor (Mc1r) antibody
• melanocortin 1 receptor (mc1r) antibody
• melanocortin 1 receptor (mc1r_par1) antibody
• melanocortin 1 receptor (alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor) (MC1R) antibody

• CMM5 antibody
• e antibody
• MC1-R antibody
• MC1R antibody
• MSH-R antibody
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• Mshra antibody
• SHEP2 antibody
• Tob antibody
• TUBB3 antibody

Protein level used designations for Melanocortin 1 Receptor Proteins (MC1R)

MC1-R , melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor , melanotropin receptor , MSH-R , extension recessive yellow , melanocortin receptor 1 , melanocortin-1 receptor , tobacco darkening , melanocortin 1 receptor , Melanotropin receptor , Melanocortin receptor 1 , Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor , alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor , tubulin, beta 3 class III