GCGR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GCGR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q25.3 and is approximately 10 kb in length. This allele, which encodes glucagon receptor protein, is involved in hormone-dependent signaling. Mutation of the gene is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and glucagon cell hyperplasia and neoplasia.

**Synonyms:** - GGR - GL-R - Glucagon Receptor wt Allele