Sstr2 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables PDZ domain binding activity and somatostatin receptor activity. Involved in several processes, including brain development; cellular response to estradiol stimulus; and peristalsis. Predicted to be located in cytosol; membrane; and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be part of G protein-coupled receptor heterodimeric complex. Predicted to be active in neuron projection and plasma membrane. Orthologous to human SSTR2 (somatostatin receptor 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Sstr2
Official Name
somatostatin receptor 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:3763]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000002793
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54305 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000002793
Aliases somatostatin receptor 2
Synonyms Smstr-2, somatostatin receptor 2, SRIF-1, SS2R, SST2
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesHumanMouse

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 rat Sstr2 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
  • Cholecystokinin A receptor, N-terminal
  • somatostatin receptor
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • protein binding
  • cytosolic tail domain
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
  • protein heterodimerization
  • PDZ-domain binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Sstr2 gene in rat 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
  • epileptic seizure
  • neoplasia
  • carcinoma
  • cervical cancer
  • prostate cancer
  • acromegaly
  • coronary artery disease
  • neuroendocrine gastroenteropancreatic tumor
  • well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  • bronchial neuroendocrine tumor
regulated by
  • beta-estradiol
  • forskolin
  • tamoxifen
  • TGFB1
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • SST
  • KE108
  • Tyr(11)-somatostatin
  • N-[(2Z)-3-(4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-1,3-thiazolidin-2-yl idene]-5H dibenzo[a,d][7]annulen-5-amine
  • octreotide
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • cell viability
  • apoptosis
  • phosphorylation in
  • expression in
  • production in
  • G1 phase
  • migration
  • internalization 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
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • cellular membrane
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Sstr2 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 receptor signaling pathway
  • neuropeptide signaling pathway
  • cellular response to estradiol stimulus
  • forebrain development
  • cerebellum development
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger
  • cellular response to glucocorticoid stimulus
  • spermatogenesis
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • response to starvation
  • peristalsis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytosol
  • neuron projection
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • neuropeptide binding
  • protein binding
  • PDZ domain binding
  • somatostatin receptor activity

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