Protein
Glycoprotein hormone beta-5
Function
Functions as a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone with GPHA2 able to bind and activate the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), leading to increased cAMP production. Plays a central role in controlling thyroid cell metabolism.
Similarity
Belongs to the glycoprotein hormones subunit beta family.
Sequence
MKLAFLFLGPMALLLLAGYGCVLGASSGNLRTFVGCAVREFTFLAKKPGCRGLRITTDACWGRCETWEKPILEPPYIEAHHRVCTYNETKQVTVKLPNCAPGVDPFYTYPVAIRCDCGACSTATTECETI