Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

GPR50

Gene Name

G protein-coupled receptor 50

Gene ID

9248

Gene Synonyms

H9; Mel1c

ORF Size

1854 bp

RefSeq#

BC103696

Gene Description

GPR50 product belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. Even though this protein shares similarity with the melatonin receptors, it does not bind melatonin, however, it inhibits melatonin receptor 1A function through heterodimerization. Polymorphic variants of this gene have been associated with bipolar affective disorder in women.

UniGene ID

Hs.567390

HGNC ID

HGNC:4506