Grm7 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables several functions, including PDZ domain binding activity; calmodulin binding activity; and glutamate binding activity. Involved in adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of glutamate secretion; and negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process. Located in several cellular components, including dendritic shaft; postsynaptic membrane; and presynaptic active zone. Part of protein-containing complex. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse; glutamatergic synapse; and presynaptic active zone membrane. Orthologous to human GRM7 (glutamate metabotropic receptor 7). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Grm7
Official Name
glutamate metabotropic receptor 7 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:619857]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000005662
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 81672 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000005662
Aliases glutamate metabotropic receptor 7
Synonyms 6330570A01RIK, C030018L03, E130018M02Rik, GLUR7, glutamate metabotropic receptor 7, glutamate receptor, metabotropic 7, Gpr1g, GPRC1G, Metabotropic glutamate receptor 7, MGLU7, MGLUR7, NEDSHBA, PPP1R87, SMN2, Tg(SMN2)89Ahmb
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 Grm7 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • protein dimerization
  • Periplasmic binding protein
  • G beta gamma protein binding domain
  • enzyme inhibitor activity
  • glutamate binding
  • 7 transmembrane sweet-taste receptor of 3 GCPR
  • identical protein binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
  • adenylate cyclase inhibiting metabotropic glutamate receptor
  • ligand-binding domain
  • Type 1 periplasmic binding fold superfamily
  • loop domain
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • extracellular domain
  • calcium-dependent protein binding
  • Receptor family ligand binding region
  • calmodulin binding
  • calmodulin binding domain
  • calcium ion binding
  • enzyme regulator activity
  • protein binding
  • calcium channel regulator
  • glutamate receptor
  • PDZ-domain binding
  • amino acid binding
  • voltage-gated calcium channel
  • binding protein
  • transmembrane domain
  • Nine Cysteines Domain of family 3 GPCR
  • PDZ binding motif
  • group III metabotropic glutamate receptor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • cancer
  • neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures, hypotonia, and brain imaging abnormalities
  • schizophrenia
  • myopia
  • breast carcinoma
  • convulsion
  • colorectal cancer
  • panic disorder
  • leprosy
  • insomnia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • number
  • development
  • transmission
  • activation
  • outgrowth
  • long-term potentiation in
  • outgrowth in
  • long term synaptic depression

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
  • presynaptic active zone
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • cell surface
  • intracellular space
  • cellular membrane
  • cell cortex
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • apical cell surfaces
  • basolateral cell surfaces
  • presynaptic membrane
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • synaptic vesicles
  • growth cone
  • neurites
  • nerve ending
  • synapse
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • axon terminals
  • dendritic shafts
  • basement membrane
  • mossy fibers

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Grm7 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • sensory perception of sound
  • glycosylation
  • adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G-protein coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of glutamate secretion
  • synaptic transmission
  • G-protein coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic
  • behavioral fear response

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • presynaptic active zone
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • cell cortex
  • dendritic shaft
  • membrane
  • asymmetric synapse
  • receptor complex
  • plasma membrane
  • axon

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • serine binding
  • group III metabotropic glutamate receptor activity
  • glutamate receptor activity
  • adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity
  • protein dimerization activity

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