Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor

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Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
Identifiers
SymbolsGLP1R; MGC138331
External IDsOMIM138032 MGI99571 HomoloGene1558 IUPHAR: GLP-1 GeneCards: GLP1R Gene
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Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez274014652
EnsemblENSG00000112164ENSMUSG00000024027
UniProtP43220Q104P0
RefSeq (mRNA)NM_002062XM_001000702
RefSeq (protein)NP_002053XP_001000702
Location (UCSC)Chr 6:
39.12 - 39.16 Mb
Chr 17:
30.63 - 30.66 Mb
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The glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) is a human gene which resides on chromosome 6.[1][2] The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the glucagon receptor family of G protein-coupled receptors.[3]

Ligand specificity

GLP1R binds specifically the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1) and has much lower affinity for related peptides such as the gastric inhibitory polypeptide and glucagon.[4]

Function and therapeutic potential

GLP1R is known to be expressed in pancreatic beta cells. Activated GLP1R stimulates the adenylyl cyclase pathway which results in increased insulin synthesis and release of insulin.[5] Consequently GLP1R has been suggested as a potential target for the treatment of diabetes.[6]

GLP1R is also expressed in the brain where it is involved in the control of appetite.[7] Furthermore, mice which over express GLP1R display improved memory and learning.[8]

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  3. Brubaker PL, Drucker DJ (2002). "Structure-function of the glucagon receptor family of G protein-coupled receptors: the glucagon, GIP, GLP-1, and GLP-2 receptors" (PDF). Recept. Channels. 8 (3-4): 179–88. doi:10.1080/10606820213687. PMID 12529935. Retrieved 2008-07-14. 
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  7. Kinzig KP, D'Alessio DA, Seeley RJ (1 December 2002). "The diverse roles of specific GLP-1 receptors in the control of food intake and the response to visceral illness". J. Neurosci. 22 (23): 10470–6. PMID 12451146. 
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