Biology:MRGPRX2

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MRGPRX2 gene.[1][2] It is most abundant on cutaneous mast cells.

Agonists are gyrase inhibitors like ciprofloxacin and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents like atracurium as well as vancomycin. Activation of MRGPRX2 leads to mast cell degranulation with subsequent pseudo-allergic reactions.

See also

  • MAS1 oncogene

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