Methuselah-like proteins

Methuselah-like proteins
Methuselah N-terminus
PDB 1fjr EBI.jpg
Structure of the ectodomain of Methuselah, a Drosophila G protein-coupled receptor associated with extended lifespan.[1]
Identifiers
Symbol Methuselah_N
Pfam PF06652
InterPro IPR010596
SCOP 1fjr

The Methuselah-like proteins are a family of G protein-coupled receptors found in insects that play a role in aging and reproduction. Antagonizing these receptors can extend the life span of the animal and make it more resistant to free radicals and starvation, but also reduce reproduction and increase cold sensitivity. The age dependent decline in olfaction and motor function is unaffected.[2]

Methuselah-like proteins are related to G protein-coupled receptors of the secretin receptor family.[1]

References

Metabolites and
signaling molecules
Peptide
Miscellaneous
Class B: Secretin like Class C: Metabotropic
glutamate / pheromone Class F:
Frizzled / Smoothened
B trdu: iter (nrpl/grfl/cytl/horl), csrc (lgic, enzr, gprc, igsr, intg, nrpr/grfr/cytr), itra (adap, gbpr, mapk), calc, lipd; path (hedp, wntp, tgfp+mapp, notp, jakp, fsap, hipp, tlrp)

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