CHRM4 Gene Summary [Human]

The muscarinic cholinergic receptors belong to a larger family of G protein-coupled receptors. The functional diversity of these receptors is defined by the binding of acetylcholine and includes cellular responses such as adenylate cyclase inhibition, phosphoinositide degeneration, and potassium channel mediation. Muscarinic receptors influence many effects of acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system. The clinical implications of this receptor are unknown; however, mouse studies link its function to adenylyl cyclase inhibition. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CHRM4
Official Name
cholinergic receptor muscarinic 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:1953]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000180720
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 1132 Ensembl: ENSG00000180720
Aliases cholinergic receptor muscarinic 4, acetylcholine receptor, muscarinic 4
Synonyms AChR M4, CHOLINERGIC receptor MUSCARINIC 4, cholinergic receptor, muscarinic 4, HM4, M4, M4 machr, M4 MUSCARINIC receptor, M4R, mm4 mAChR
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human CHRM4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor
  • intracellular loop
  • CaMKII binding domain
  • guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor
  • protein binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CHRM4 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • multiple sclerosis
  • pain
  • diarrhea
  • cancer
  • vomiting
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • bipolar I disorder
  • alcoholism
  • depressive disorder
  • asthma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • production in
  • phosphorylation in
  • migration
  • transmission
  • transmission in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • membrane fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • cell surface
  • postsynaptic region
  • cellular membrane
  • presynaptic membrane
  • synaptic membrane
  • synapse
  • sarcolemma
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • axon terminals

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CHRM4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of locomotion
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger
  • signal transduction
  • synaptic transmission
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
  • cell surface receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • synapse
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor activity
  • serotonin receptor activity

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