Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor activity. Involved in circadian regulation of gene expression; locomotor rhythm; and regulation of feeding behavior. Acts upstream of or within G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Is expressed in central nervous system and retina. Used to study obesity. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in obesity. Orthologous to human MC3R (melanocortin 3 receptor).