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D3 receptor

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Target not currently curated in GtoImmuPdb

Target id: 216

Nomenclature: D3 receptor

Family: Dopamine receptors

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class A G protein-coupled receptor
Species TM AA Chromosomal Location Gene Symbol Gene Name Reference
Human 7 400 3q13.31 DRD3 dopamine receptor D3 51
Mouse 7 446 16 28.44 cM Drd3 dopamine receptor D3 43
Rat 7 446 11q21 Drd3 dopamine receptor D3 133
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D3 receptor | dopamine D3 receptor | dopaminergic receptor D3 | D3R
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Specialist databases
GPCRdb drd3_human (Hs), drd3_mouse (Mm), drd3_rat (Rn)
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RefSeq Protein
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Selected 3D Structures Click here for help
Image of receptor 3D structure from RCSB PDB
Description:  Structure of the human dopamine D3 receptor in complex with eticlopride
PDB Id:  3PBL
Ligand:  eticlopride
Resolution:  2.89Å
Species:  Human
References:  26
Natural/Endogenous Ligands Click here for help
dopamine

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Agonists
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Ligand Sp. Action Value Parameter Reference
[3H]7-OH-DPAT Small molecule or natural product Ligand is labelled Ligand is radioactive Hs Agonist 9.6 pKd 121
pKd 9.6 (Kd 2.7x10-10 M) [121]
[3H]7-OH-DPAT Small molecule or natural product Ligand is labelled Ligand is radioactive Rn Agonist 9.1 pKd 89
pKd 9.1 (Kd 7.94x10-10 M) [89]
[3H]PD128907 Small molecule or natural product Ligand is labelled Ligand is radioactive Hs Agonist 9.0 pKd 3
pKd 9.0 (Kd 9.9x10-10 M) [3]
cariprazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Partial agonist 10.1 pKi 68
pKi 10.1 (Ki 9x10-11 M) [68]
Description: Binding affinity to human dopamine D3 receptor
lisuride Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Partial agonist 9.6 pKi 103
pKi 9.6 [103]
cabergoline Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Partial agonist 9.1 pKi 103
pKi 9.1 [103]
terguride Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Partial agonist 9.0 pKi 103
pKi 9.0 [103]
BP 897 Small molecule or natural product Hs Partial agonist 9.0 pKi 115
pKi 9.0 (Ki 1x10-9 M) [115]
roxindole Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Partial agonist 8.9 pKi 103
pKi 8.9 [103]
pramipexole Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Full agonist 8.4 – 8.7 pKi 98,124
pKi 8.4 – 8.7 [98,124]
(-)-N-porphynorapomorphine Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 8.4 – 8.7 pKi 44,124
pKi 8.4 – 8.7 [44,124]
rotigotine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Agonist 8.4 pKi 42
pKi 8.4 (Ki 4x10-9 M) [42]
pergolide Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Partial agonist 8.3 pKi 103,132
pKi 8.3 (Ki 5.01x10-9 M) [103,132]
7-OH-DPAT Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 7.1 – 8.4 pKi 18,30,44,90,124
pKi 7.1 – 8.4 (Ki 7.94x10-8 – 3.98x10-9 M) [18,30,44,90,124]
ropinirole Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Agonist 7.7 pKi 57
pKi 7.7 (Ki 1.9x10-8 M) [57]
apomorphine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Partial agonist 7.7 pKi 133
pKi 7.7 [133]
7-trans-OH-PIPAT Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 7.7 pKi 30
pKi 7.7 [30]
bromocriptine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Partial agonist 7.1 – 8.2 pKi 44,103,124
pKi 7.1 – 8.2 [44,103,124]
PD 128907 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 7.6 – 7.7 pKi 118,124
pKi 7.6 – 7.7 (Ki 2.51x10-8 – 1.99x10-8 M) [118,124]
quinpirole Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Full agonist 7.3 – 7.8 pKi 18,133
pKi 7.3 – 7.8 [18,133]
quinelorane Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 7.2 – 7.4 pKi 104,132
pKi 7.2 – 7.4 [104,132]
quinpirole Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Full agonist 6.4 – 8.0 pKi 18,98,104,112,124,132-133,144
pKi 6.4 – 8.0 (Ki 3.98x10-7 – 1x10-8 M) [18,98,104,112,124,132-133,144]
bromocriptine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Full agonist 7.1 pKi 133
pKi 7.1 [133]
dopamine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand is endogenous in the given species Ligand has a PDB structure Immunopharmacology Ligand Hs Full agonist 6.4 – 7.3 pKi 18,44,124,133
pKi 6.4 – 7.3 [18,44,124,133]
apomorphine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Partial agonist 6.1 – 7.6 pKi 18,44,103,124,132
pKi 6.1 – 7.6 [18,44,103,124,132]
compound 3 [PMID: 23134120] Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Agonist 6.8 pKi 136
pKi 6.8 (Ki 1.68x10-7 M) [136]
piribedil Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Partial agonist 6.6 pKi 103
pKi 6.6 [103]
HS665 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Agonist 6.6 pKi 136
pKi 6.6 (Ki 2.82x10-7 M) [136]
vilazodone Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Agonist 7.2 pIC50 58
pIC50 7.2 (IC50 7.1x10-8 M) [58]
PF-592379 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Agonist 6.7 pIC50 32
pIC50 6.7 (IC50 2.15x10-7 M) [32]
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Agonist Comments
PF-592379 has no measurable binding to D1, D2 or D5 receptors [32].
Antagonists
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Ligand Sp. Action Value Parameter Reference
[3H]nemonapride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand is labelled Ligand is radioactive Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 10.3 pKd 91
pKd 10.3 [91]
[3H]spiperone Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand is labelled Ligand is radioactive Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Antagonist 9.9 pKd 60,157
pKd 9.9 (Kd 1.25x10-10 M) [60,157]
S33084 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.6 pKi 102
pKi 9.6 (Ki 2.5x10-10 M) [102]
perospirone Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.6 pKi 132
pKi 9.6 (Ki 2.8x10-10 M) [132]
R-VK4-40 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.5 pKi 63
pKi 9.5 (Ki 2.9x10-10 M) [63]
nafadotride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.5 pKi 125
pKi 9.5 (Ki 3x10-10 M) [125]
nemonapride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.2 – 9.3 pKi 90,141
pKi 9.2 – 9.3 [90,141]
spiperone Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 9.2 pKi 133
pKi 9.2 [133]
PG01037 Small molecule or natural product Hs Antagonist 9.2 pKi 55
pKi 9.2 [55]
flupentixol Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 9.0 pKi 44
pKi 9.0 (Ki 1.1x10-9 M) [44]
eticlopride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 8.8 pKi 90,141
pKi 8.8 [90,141]
NGB 2904 Small molecule or natural product Hs Antagonist 8.8 pKi 149
pKi 8.8 [149]
sertindole Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 8.0 – 8.8 pKi 6,127,129
pKi 8.0 – 8.8 (Ki 1x10-8 – 1.6x10-9 M) [6,127,129]
prochlorperazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 8.4 pKi 9
pKi 8.4 (Ki 4.45x10-9 M) [9]
chlorprothixene Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 8.3 pKi 145
pKi 8.3 (Ki 4.56x10-9 M) [145]
zotepine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 8.2 pKi 127
pKi 8.2 (Ki 6.4x10-9 M) [127]
(+)-sulpiride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 8.1 pKi 92
pKi 8.1 (Ki 7.99x10-9 M) [92]
haloperidol Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 7.5 – 8.6 pKi 44,130,132,143
pKi 7.5 – 8.6 [44,130,132,143]
SB 277011-A Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 8.0 pKi 119
pKi 8.0 (Ki 1x10-8 M) [119]
raclopride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 7.9 pKi 104
pKi 7.9 [104]
pimozide Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 7.0 – 8.6 pKi 44,132
pKi 7.0 – 8.6 [44,132]
loxapine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 7.7 pKi 129
pKi 7.7 (Ki 2.1x10-8 M) [129]
mesoridazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 7.6 pKi 29
pKi 7.6 (Ki 2.3x10-8 M) [29]
raclopride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Antagonist 7.5 pKi 133
pKi 7.5 [133]
(+)-butaclamol Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Antagonist 7.3 – 7.5 pKi 18
pKi 7.3 – 7.5 [18]
pimozide Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Antagonist 7.4 pKi 133
pKi 7.4 [133]
amisulpride Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Rn Antagonist 7.4 pKi 133
pKi 7.4 [133]
(+)-S-14297 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 6.9 – 7.9 pKi 100,104
pKi 6.9 – 7.9 (Ki 1.26x10-7 – 1.3x10-8 M) [100,104]
(+)-butaclamol Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 6.7 – 8.0 pKi 44,118,141
pKi 6.7 – 8.0 [44,118,141]
chlorpromazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 7.2 – 7.5 pKi 44,132
pKi 7.2 – 7.5 [44,132]
domperidone Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 7.1 – 7.6 pKi 44,132
pKi 7.1 – 7.6 [44,132]
sulpiride Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 6.8 – 7.8 pKi 18
pKi 6.8 – 7.8 (Ki 1.42x10-7 – 1.4x10-8 M) [18]
chlorpromazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Antagonist 7.2 pKi 133
pKi 7.2 [133]
(+)-UH232 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 7.0 – 7.4 pKi 44,133
pKi 7.0 – 7.4 [44,133]
(-)-sulpiride Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 6.7 – 7.7 pKi 44,132,141
pKi 6.7 – 7.7 (Ki 2.07x10-7 – 2x10-8 M) [44,132,141]
haloperidol Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Antagonist 7.0 pKi 133
pKi 7.0 [133]
risperidone Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 7.0 pKi 104
pKi 7.0 [104]
(+)-UH232 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Antagonist 7.0 pKi 133
pKi 7.0 [133]
domperidone Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Antagonist 7.0 pKi 133
pKi 7.0 [133]
promazine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Primary target of this compound Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 6.8 pKi 19
pKi 6.8 (Ki 1.59x10-7 M) [19]
trans-flupenthixol Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Antagonist 6.5 pKi 44
pKi 6.5 (Ki 3x10-7 M) [44]
(+)-sulpiride Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Rn Antagonist 6.4 pKi 133
pKi 6.4 [133]
(+)-AJ76 Small molecule or natural product Hs Antagonist 5.9 – 6.2 pKi 104,132
pKi 5.9 – 6.2 [104,132]
(+)-AJ76 Small molecule or natural product Rn Antagonist 6.0 pKi 133
pKi 6.0 [133]
clozapine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Antagonist 5.2 – 6.3 pKi 44,132
pKi 5.2 – 6.3 [44,132]
clozapine Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Rn Antagonist 5.7 pKi 133
pKi 5.7 [133]
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Allosteric Modulators
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Ligand Sp. Action Value Parameter Reference
SB269652 Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Hs Negative ~9.0 pKi 45
pKi ~9.0 (Ki ~1x10-9 M) [45]
Immuno Process Associations
Immuno Process:  Antigen presentation
Primary Transduction Mechanisms Click here for help
Transducer Effector/Response
Gi/Go family Adenylyl cyclase inhibition
Potassium channel
References:  27,86,116-117,128
Tissue Distribution Click here for help
Ventral striatum/nucleus accumbens > neostriatum, cerebral cortex, cerebellar cortex.
Species:  Human
Technique:  Autoradiography.
References:  59,76
Brain: nucleus accumbens and islands of Calleja.
Species:  Human
Technique:  in situ hybridization.
References:  78
Brain: mesencephalic dopamine neurons in substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area.
Species:  Rat
Technique:  In situ hybridization.
References:  41
Kidney: proximal tubules
Species:  Rat
Technique:  Immunohistochemistry
References:  108
Brain: Post-synaptic elements of asymmetric synapses of the nucleus accumbens
Species:  Rat
Technique:  Immuno-electron microscopy
References:  87,134
Brain: islands of Cajella, olafactory bulb, pituitary intermediate lobe > nucleus accumbens, molecular layer of the vestibulocerebellum, substantia nigra pars compacta.
Species:  Rat
Technique:  Autoradiography and in situ hybridization.
References:  12,40,48,77,83,89,111,120
Accumbens nucleus, islands of Calleja, bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, hippocampus, mammillary nuclei, substantia nigra.
Species:  Rat
Technique:  in situ hybridization.
References:  14
Expression Datasets Click here for help

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Log average relative transcript abundance in mouse tissues measured by qPCR from Regard, J.B., Sato, I.T., and Coughlin, S.R. (2008). Anatomical profiling of G protein-coupled receptor expression. Cell, 135(3): 561-71. [PMID:18984166] [Raw data: website]

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Functional Assays Click here for help
Measurement of extracellular acidification in CHO cells transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  CHO cells.
Response measured:  Increase in extracellular acidification.
References:  17
Measurement of adenylyl cyclase activity in CHO cells transfected with the rat D3 receptor.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  CHO cells.
Response measured:  Inhibition of adenylyl cyclase.
References:  27
Measurement of extracellular acidification rates in CHO cells transfected with the rat D3 receptor.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  CHO cells.
Response measured:  Increase in extracellular acidification rates.
References:  27
Measurement of extracellular acidification and D3 receptor membrane density in C6 glioma cells transfected with the rat D3 receptor.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  C6 glioma cells.
Response measured:  Increase in extracellular acidification rate and receptor density.
References:  34
Measurement of c-fos activation and increased mitogenesis in neuroblastoma-glioma hybrid cells (NG108-15) transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  NG108-15 cells.
Response measured:  Increase in c-fos activation and mitogenesis.
References:  116
Measurement of cAMP accumulation in cultured Xenopus laevis melanophores transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  Cultured Xenopus laevis melanophores.
Response measured:  Inhibition of cAMP accumulation.
References:  117
Measurement of whole-cell potassium current in NG108-15 cells tranfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  NG108-15 cells.
Response measured:  Reduction of peak whole-cell potassium current.
References:  86
Measurement of activation of GIRK1 in Xenopus oocytes transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  Xenopus oocytes.
Response measured:  Activation of GIRK1.
References:  148
Measurement of mitogenesis in NG108-15 cells transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  NG108-15 cells.
Response measured:  Increase in mitogenesis.
References:  124
Measurement of melanocyte aggregation in Xenopus melanocytes transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  Xenopus melanocytes.
Response measured:  Stimulation of melanocyte aggregation.
References:  17,118
Measurement of activation of an 85 pS K+ channel known to be activated by dopamine and the "D2-like" agonist quinpirole.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  Freshly dissociated rat caudate-putamen neurons.
Response measured:  Activation of K+ channel.
References:  85
Measurement of dopamine release from a mesencephalic clonal cell line transfected with the D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  Neuronal mesencephalic MN9D cells.
Response measured:  Inhibition of dopamine release.
References:  142
Measurement of K+-stimulated tyrosine hydroxylase activity in D3 receptor-expressing MN9D cells.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  MN9D cells
Response measured:  Decrease in K+-stimulated tyrosine hydroxylase activity.
References:  109
Measurement of cAMP levels in HEK 293 cells transfected with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  HEK 293 cells.
Response measured:  Inhibition of cAMP accumulation.
References:  94
Measurement of Cl- currents in Xenopus oocytes transfected with murine D3L and D3S receptors.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue:  Xenopus oocytes.
Response measured:  Stimulation of Cl- influx.
References:  131
Measurement of β-arrestin translocation in CHO cells with the human D3 receptor.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  CHO cells
Response measured:  β-arrestin translocation
References:  11,97,151
Physiological Functions Click here for help
Inhibition of dopamine release.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  37,118
Activation increases cell division.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  CHO cells.
References:  27
Stimulation of the D3 receptor decreases the rate of food-reinforced responding in a fixed-ratio operant paradigm.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  123
Inhibition of locomotor activity.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  2,36,38,49,65,67,70,84,95,118,125,139-140,146-147
Modulation of motor activity.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  137
Stimulation of yawning and hypothermia.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  2,37,67,73,99-100,104
Modulation of sniffing behaviour.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  36
Modulation of penile erection and ejaculatory behaviour.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  21,73
Modulation of self-administration of cocaine.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  20
Modulation of self-stimulation of the ventral tegmental area.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  38
Modulation of reinforcing effects of cocaine and d-amphetamine.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  69
Stimulation of the D3 receptor produces an aversive effect in a conditioned place-preference paradigm.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  25
Hyperpolarization of neurons and inhibition of cell firing.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  Substantia nigra pars compacta and ventral tegmental area of rat brain slices.
References:  15
A D3 agonist with relative selectivity for the dopamine D3 receptor, inhibits the firing of both A9 and A10 dopamine neurons and causes current-dependent inhibitions of spontaneously active or glutamate-driven caudate-putamen and nucleus accumbens neurons.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  Substantia nigra pars compacta and ventral tegmental area dopamine neurons, and caudate-putamen and nucleus accumbens neurons in vivo.
References:  85
Systemic administration of a D3 receptor agonist decreases extracellular dopamine and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) levels in the nucleus accumbens and dopaminergic neuronal activity in the ventral tegmental area.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  39
A D3 agonist inhibits substantia nigra pars compacta dopamine single cell firing.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  72
A D3 agonist inhibits ventral tagmental area dopamine single cell firing.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  81
Administration of a D3 agonist to freely moving rats decreases dialysate levels of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  122
Application of a D3 receptor agonist reduces electrically-evoked dopamine release from the nucleus accumbens and striatum.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  Nucleus accumbens and striatal slices.
References:  154
Modulation of dopamine synthesis.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  5,46,53,118
Blockade of the D3 receptor inhibits dizocilpine (MK-801)-induced hyperactivity.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  82
Blockade of the D3 receptor disrupts drug-associated cue-induced craving and stress-induced craving.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  4,24,47,50,113,115,150
Blockade of the D3 receptor enhances monoaminergic and cholinergic neurotransmission.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  74-75,101-102
Application of a D3 receptor agonist reduces electrically-evoked dopamine release from the nucleus accumbens and striatum.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  Nucleus accumbens and striatal slices.
References:  154
Modulation by the D3 receptor of drug-induced place preference.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  7,10,23,56,61
Reciprocal regulation of D3 receptor and NMDA receptor through Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  GST-constructs and nucleus accumbens extracts.
References:  87
Selective D3 antagonists induced positive cerebral blood volume (CBV) changes whereas D3 agonism using 7-OH-DPAT induced negative CBV changes.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  Nucleus accumbens, antero-medial striatum, cingulate cortex, thalamus, interpeduncular region and hypothalamus.
References:  28
Regulation of renal function and blood pressure by D3 receptors.
Species:  Rat
Tissue:  In vivo.
References:  88,155-156
Physiological Consequences of Altering Gene Expression Click here for help
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit altered circadian pattern in spinal dopamine synthesis.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  31
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit higher basal levels of extracellular dopamine compared to the wild-type.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  33,64
D3 receptor knockout mice display enhanced hyperactivity when compared to the wild-type, although these effects may be limited.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  1,13,153
D3 receptor knockout mice display a transient increase in activity in a novel environment compared with wild-type mice.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  71,152
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit increased behavioural sensitivity to combined injections of D1 and D2 class receptor agonists, cocaine and amphetamine.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  153
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit reduced anxiety.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  138
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit renin-dependent hypertension.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  8
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit increased gene expression in striatal neurons following acute administration of cocaine.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  22
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit aggravation of the development of physical dependence on ethanol.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  107
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit increased morphine-induced rewarding effects and potentiation of morphine-induced hyperlocomotion.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  106
D3 receptor knockout mice display similar effects (reward/intake) of ethanol as wild-type mice.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  16
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit increased D1/D2 receptor-mediated intracellular signalling.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  105
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit increased adiposity induced by a high-fat diet.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  96
D3 receptor knockout mice exhibit neuroadaptive changes which support the role of D3 receptors as autoreceptors.
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene targeting in embryonic stem cells.
References:  80
D3 receptor knockout mice display increased susceptibility to cocaine addition
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  Gene knockout
References:  135
Dopamine is more efficacious at the D3 receptor Gly9 compared to Ser9 variant.
Species:  Human
Tissue:  HEK293 cells
Technique:  Binding, adenylate cyclase inhibition, MAPK phosphorylation
References:  62
Phenotypes, Alleles and Disease Models Click here for help Mouse data from MGI

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Allele Composition & genetic background Accession Phenotype Id Phenotype Reference
+|Cm|Drd3tm1Stl Cm/+,Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 101/H * 129S2/SvPas * C3H/HeH * C3H/HeSn * C57BL/6J
MGI:88424  MGI:94925  MP:0009748 abnormal behavioral response to addictive substance PMID: 19840852 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001454 abnormal cued conditioning behavior PMID: 9354330 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001905 abnormal dopamine level PMID: 10391470 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3+|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3+
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001905 abnormal dopamine level PMID: 10391470 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0005449 abnormal food intake PMID: 15084447 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0006001 abnormal intestinal transit time PMID: 16525059 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0006003 abnormal large intestinal transit time PMID: 16525059 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001392 abnormal locomotor activity PMID: 10391470 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3+|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3+
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001392 abnormal locomotor activity PMID: 10391470 
Drd2+|Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2+,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001392 abnormal locomotor activity PMID: 10391470 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001666 abnormal nutrient absorption PMID: 16525059 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0000676 abnormal water content PMID: 15084447 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001262 decreased body weight PMID: 10391470 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001262 decreased body weight PMID: 16525059 
Drd3tm1Rmw Drd3tm1Rmw/Drd3tm1Rmw
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd
MGI:94925  MP:0005643 decreased dopamine level PMID: 12044470 
Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3tm1Dac
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001442 decreased grooming behavior PMID: 8700864 
Drd3+|Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3+
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001442 decreased grooming behavior PMID: 8700864 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0001505 hunched posture PMID: 10391470 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001399 hyperactivity PMID: 9354330 
Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3tm1Dac
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001399 hyperactivity PMID: 8700864 
Drd3+|Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3+
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001399 hyperactivity PMID: 8700864 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0005669 increased circulating leptin level PMID: 15084447 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0003867 increased defecation PMID: 16525059 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0003911 increased drinking behavior PMID: 16525059 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
B6.Cg-Drd2 Drd3
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0003909 increased eating behavior PMID: 16525059 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001415 increased exploration in new environment PMID: 9354330 
Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3tm1Dac
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001415 increased exploration in new environment PMID: 8700864 
Drd3+|Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3+
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0001415 increased exploration in new environment PMID: 8700864 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0005458 increased percent body fat PMID: 15084447 
Drd3tm1Rmw Drd3tm1Rmw/Drd3tm1Rmw
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd
MGI:94925  MP:0001409 increased stereotypic behavior PMID: 12044470 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0005455 increased susceptibility to weight gain PMID: 15084447 
Drd3tm1Stl Drd3tm1Stl/Drd3tm1Stl
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0010024 increased total body fat amount PMID: 15084447 
Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3tm1Dac
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0002574 increased vertical activity PMID: 8700864 
Drd3+|Drd3tm1Dac Drd3tm1Dac/Drd3+
involves: 129S4/SvJae * C57BL/6
MGI:94925  MP:0002574 increased vertical activity PMID: 8700864 
Drd2tm1Schm|Drd3tm1Schm Drd2tm1Schm/Drd2tm1Schm,Drd3tm1Schm/Drd3tm1Schm
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6
MGI:94924  MGI:94925  MP:0002082 postnatal lethality PMID: 10391470 
Clinically-Relevant Mutations and Pathophysiology Click here for help
Disease:  Major affective disorder 1; MAFD1
Synonyms: Bipolar affective disorder
Manic depressive-psychosis
OMIM: 125480
Role: 
References:  110
Disease:  Schizophrenia
Disease Ontology: DOID:5419
OMIM: 181500
Orphanet: ORPHA3140
Role: 
References:  35,66,93
Disease:  Tremor, hereditary essential, 1; ETM1
Synonyms: Essential tremor [Disease Ontology: DOID:4990]
Hereditary essential tremor [Orphanet: ORPHA862]