Anti-GLP1R

This gene encodes a 7-transmembrane protein that functions as a receptor for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone, which stimulates glucose-induced insulin secretion. This receptor, which functions at the cell surface, becomes internalized in response to GLP-1 and GLP-1 analogs, and it plays an important role in the signaling cascades leading to insulin secretion. It also displays neuroprotective effects in animal models. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with diabetes. The protein is an important drug target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and stroke. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. Protein function: G-protein coupled receptor for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) (PubMed:8405712, PubMed:8216285, PubMed:7517895, PubMed:19861722, PubMed:26308095, PubMed:27196125, PubMed:28514449). Ligand binding triggers activation of a signaling cascade that leads to the activation of adenylyl cyclase and increased intracellular cAMP levels (PubMed:8405712, PubMed:8216285, PubMed:7517895, PubMed:19861722, PubMed:26308095, PubMed:27196125, PubMed:28514449). Plays a role in regulating insulin secretion in response to GLP-1. [The UniProt Consortium]