Summary

Name MRAP
Full Name Melanocortin-2 receptor accessory protein
Synonyms B27, Fat cell-specific low molecular weight protein, Fat tissue-specific low MW protein | C21orf61, FALP
Primary ID Q8TCY5
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Type protein
Relations 5
Function Modulator of melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC2R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R). Acts by increasing ligand-sensitivity of melanocortin receptors and enhancing generation of cAMP by the receptors. Required both for MC2R trafficking to the cell surface of adrenal cells and for signaling in response to corticotropin (ACTH). May be involved in the intracellular trafficking pathways in adipocyte cells.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png binding MC1R 0.357
Publications: 1 Organism: Cricetulus Griseus
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding MC2R 0.757
Publications: 1 Organism: Cricetulus Griseus
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png binding MC3R 0.491
Publications: 1 Organism: Cricetulus Griseus
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png binding MC4R 0.508
Publications: 1 Organism: Cricetulus Griseus
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png binding MC5R 0.407
Publications: 1 Organism: Cricetulus Griseus