Hcar2 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable nicotinic acid receptor activity. Involved in neutrophil apoptotic process and positive regulation of neutrophil apoptotic process. Located in cell junction and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Hcar2
Official Name
hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:727952]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000026653
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 353250 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000026653
Aliases hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 2
Synonyms GPR109A, Gpr109b, HCA2, HM74, HM74A, HM74b, hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 2, mHM74b, NIACR1, PUMA-G, rHM74b
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 Hcar2 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
  • GTP binding
  • Cholecystokinin A receptor, N-terminal
  • purinergic nucleotide receptor
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Hcar2 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
  • sinapinic acid
  • nicotinic acid
  • methyl hydrogen fumarate
  • gallic acid
  • 3-hydroxybutyric acid
  • ferulic acid
  • acetoacetic acid
  • salicylic acid
  • (E)-2-hydroxycinnamic acid
  • acifran
disease
  • diabetes mellitus
  • neoplasia
  • metabolic syndrome X
  • schizophrenia
  • mixed hyperlipidemia
  • familial hyperlipoproteinemia type IIa
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • insulin resistance
  • psychosis
  • hyperlipidemia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • phosphorylation in
  • apoptosis
  • activation in
  • cellular infiltration by
  • number
  • growth
  • chemotaxis
  • production in
  • quantity

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
  • cell junction
  • cellular membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Hcar2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of adiponectin secretion
  • positive regulation of neutrophil apoptotic process
  • neutrophil apoptotic process
  • negative regulation of lipid catabolic process

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • nicotinic acid receptor activity

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