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

HCRTR1

Gene Name

hypocretin receptor 1

Gene ID

3061

Gene Synonyms

OX1R

ORF Size

1278 bp

RefSeq#

BC074796

Gene Description

HCRTR1 is a G-protein coupled receptor involved in the regulation of feeding behavior. The encoded protein selectively binds the hypothalamic neuropeptide orexin A. A related gene (HCRTR2) encodes a G-protein coupled receptor that binds orexin A and orexin B.

UniGene ID

Hs.388226

HGNC ID

HGNC:4848