HTR6 (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6) is a G-protein coupled receptor that binds serotonin and mediates neurotransmitter signaling in the brain 1. Upon ligand binding, HTR6 undergoes conformational changes that activate downstream G(s) protein-coupled adenylate cyclase signaling 12. The receptor also functions as an mTOR signaling activator 3. HTR6 localizes to primary cilia through multiple targeting sequences in its intracellular loops and C-terminal tail, with ciliary accumulation facilitated by adaptor protein complex 1 (AP-1) and trafficking adapters TULP3 and RABL2 45. This subcellular localization is functionally significant, as ciliary HTR6 signaling affects cognition and brain development. Clinically, HTR6 has emerged as a key therapeutic target in psychiatric and neurological disorders. Genome-wide association studies identified HTR6 as a robustly linked gene to bipolar disorder via expression quantitative trait loci, representing a druggable target 6. HTR6 genetic polymorphisms show associations with male suicide risk in specific populations 7 and correlate with vestibular migraine onset 8. Additionally, HTR6 expression associates with breast cancer prognosis and immune microenvironment regulation 9, suggesting broader disease relevance beyond neuropsychiatric conditions.
No related genes found for this gene.
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