Sstr3 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable G protein-coupled receptor activity; neuropeptide binding activity; and signaling receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including brain development; cellular response to estradiol stimulus; and cellular response to glucocorticoid stimulus. Predicted to be located in ciliary membrane and non-motile cilium. Predicted to be active in neuron projection and plasma membrane. Orthologous to human SSTR3 (somatostatin receptor 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Sstr3
Official Name
somatostatin receptor 3 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:620308]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000007332
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 171044 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000007332
Aliases somatostatin receptor 3
Synonyms Smstr28, Smstr-3, somatostatin receptor 3, SS-3-R, SSR-28, SST3, Sst3r, SSTR
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 Sstr3 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
  • receptor binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Sstr3 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.
disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • acromegaly
  • Cushing syndrome
  • colorectal cancer
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • neuroendocrine gastroenteropancreatic tumor
  • metastatic malignant gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor
  • therapy-associated diarrhea
  • neuroendocrine neoplasm
  • pheochromocytoma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • binding in
  • apoptosis
  • production in
  • mobilization in
  • branching in
  • degradation in
  • dissociation in
  • branching
  • outgrowth in
  • outgrowth

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
  • non-motile cilium
  • cilia
  • cell surface
  • cellular membrane
  • neurites
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Sstr3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • induction of apoptosis by hormones
  • cellular response to estradiol stimulus
  • neuropeptide signaling pathway
  • forebrain development
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger
  • cerebellum development
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • cellular response to glucocorticoid stimulus
  • spermatogenesis
  • cell-cell signaling
  • response to starvation

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • G-protein coupled receptor activity
  • neuropeptide binding
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • somatostatin receptor activity

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