Summary

Name MRGPRX2
Full Name Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X2
Synonyms MRGX2_HUMAN | MRGX2
Primary ID Q96LB1
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Type protein
Relations 10
Function Mast cell-specific receptor for basic secretagogues, i.e. cationic amphiphilic drugs, as well as endo- or exogenous peptides, consisting of a basic head group and a hydrophobic core (PubMed:25517090). Recognizes and binds small molecules containing a cyclized tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ), such as non-steroidal neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs), including tubocurarine and atracurium. In response to these compounds, mediates pseudo-allergic reactions characterized by histamine release, inflammation and airway contraction (By similarity). Acts as a receptor for a number of other ligands, including peptides and alkaloids, such as cortistatin-14, proadrenomedullin N-terminal peptides PAMP-12 and, at lower extent, PAMP-20, antibacterial protein LL-37, PMX-53 peptide, beta-defensins, and complanadine A.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAS 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAO1 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAI1 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png binding MRGPRX2 0.531
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAQ 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNA14 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAI3 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAZ 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding GNAL 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png chemical activation MRGPRX2 0.8
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens