Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2007234 | Peptides | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
GPR39, an orphan receptor belonging to the family of G protein-coupled receptors, was originally reported to be the receptor of obestatin. However recently, numerous reports have questioned this conclusion. In mammals, GPR39 was reported to be involved in the regulation of gastrointestinal and the metabolic functions. In this article, a latest and brief review on the receptor family, structure, distribution and physiological functions of GPR39 has been reported.
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Authors
Xiao-Ying Dong, Jin-Ming He, Sheng-Qiu Tang, Hai-Yun Li, Qing-Yan Jiang, Xiao-Ting Zou,