Hcrtr1 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables orexin receptor activity and peptide hormone binding activity. Involved in neuropeptide signaling pathway. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Orthologous to human HCRTR1 (hypocretin receptor 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Hcrtr1
Official Name
hypocretin receptor 1 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:2787]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000013838
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 25593 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000013838
Aliases hypocretin receptor 1
Synonyms Hctr1, hypocretin (orexin) receptor 1, hypocretin receptor 1, ORXR1, OX1R, OXR1
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 Hcrtr1 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
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • protein binding
  • orexin receptor
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
  • polypeptide hormone binding
  • immunoreceptor tyrosine switch motif

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Hcrtr1 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
  • hypertension
  • depressive disorder
  • binge drinking
  • post-traumatic stress disorder
  • shift work sleep disorder
  • behavioral arrest
  • insomnia
  • advanced solid tumor
  • bipolar I disorder
  • idiopathic inflammatory myopathy
regulated by
  • orexins
  • beta-estradiol
  • estradiol benzoate
  • FSH
  • MECP2
  • SRC
  • testosterone
  • lemborexant
  • daridorexant
  • suvorexant
regulates
  • PI3K (complex)
  • ADCY
  • PPARG
  • AKT
  • ERK1/2
  • dopamine
  • D-glucose
  • ALT
  • MAPK
  • GNAQ
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • excitation

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • cellular membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Hcrtr1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • neuropeptide signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade
  • cytosolic calcium ion homeostasis
  • feeding behavior
  • synaptic transmission
  • cellular response to hormone stimulus

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • G-protein coupled receptor activity
  • protein binding
  • peptide hormone binding
  • peptide binding
  • orexin receptor activity

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