Chrm4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor activity. Acts upstream of or within adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway. Located in membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; eye; limb; nervous system; and reproductive system. Orthologous to human CHRM4 (cholinergic receptor muscarinic 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Chrm4
Official Name
cholinergic receptor, muscarinic 4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:88399]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000040495
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 12672 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000040495
Aliases cholinergic 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
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse 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 mouse 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 mouse 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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