Gene: NR3C2
Alternate names for this Gene: MCR|MLR|MR|NR3C2VIT
Gene Summary: This gene encodes the mineralocorticoid receptor, which mediates aldosterone actions on salt and water balance within restricted target cells. The protein functions as a ligand-dependent transcription factor that binds to mineralocorticoid response elements in order to transactivate target genes. Mutations in this gene cause autosomal dominant pseudohypoaldosteronism type I, a disorder characterized by urinary salt wasting. Defects in this gene are also associated with early onset hypertension with severe exacerbation in pregnancy. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 4
Location in Chromosome : 4q31.23
Description of this Gene: nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding