NR3C2 - Gene Detail

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Gene Symbol NR3C2
Synonyms MCR | MLR | MR | NR3C2VIT
Gene Description NR3C2, nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 2, encodes the mineralocorticoid receptor, which is a corticosteroid receptor that binds aldosterone and regulates gene transcription (PMID: 34740745, PMID: 38714226), and plays a role in sodium homeostasis (PMID: 9689096). Decreased expression of Nr3c2 has been observed in various tumor types (PMID: 38714226) including colorectal cancer (PMID: 40229278, PMID: 36950803) and breast cancer (PMID: 33564687).
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