Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0)
Predicted to enable melatonin receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including negative regulation of cell communication; positive regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, non-REM sleep; and regulation of transmission of nerve impulse. Predicted to act upstream of or within circadian rhythm. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in alimentary system; central nervous system; eye; and reproductive system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human MTNR1B (melatonin receptor 1B).
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