Tachykinin receptor 3


Tachykinin receptor 3, also known as TACR3, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TACR3 gene.

Function

This gene belongs to a family of genes that function as receptors for tachykinins. Receptor affinities are specified by variations in the 5'-end of the sequence. The receptors belonging to this family are characterized by interactions with G proteins and 7 hydrophobic transmembrane regions. This gene encodes the receptor for the tachykinin neurokinin 3, also referred to as neurokinin B.

Selective ligands

A number of selective ligands are available for NK3. NK3 receptor antagonists are being investigated as treatments for various indications.

Agonists