GCGR glucagon receptor [ Homo sapiens (human) ] - Gene - Data resources

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GCGR glucagon receptor [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 2642)

Symbol: GCGR

Full name: glucagon receptor

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: GGR; GL-R; MVAH

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a glucagon receptor that is important in controlling blood glucose levels. Defects in this gene are a cause of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Expression: Biased expression in liver (RPKM 10.3), kidney (RPKM 5.0) and 1 other tissue

Orthologs: mouse

Gene size: 9859bp

Exon count: 15