GPRC5A, Official Symbol GPRC5Aprovided by HGNC Official Full Name G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member Aprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:9836 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000013588 MIM:604138; AllianceGenome:HGNC:9836 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as RAI3; TIG1; RAIG1; GPCR5A; PEIG-1 Summary This gene encodes a member of the type 3 G protein-coupling receptor family, characterized by the signature 7-transmembrane domain motif. The encoded protein may be involved in interaction between retinoid acid and G protein signalling pathways. Retinoic acid plays a critical role in development, cellular growth, and differentiation. This gene may play a role in embryonic development and epithelial cell differentiation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Biased expression in lung (RPKM 125.2), colon (RPKM 33.4) and 9 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all