Homer protein homolog 3 (HOMER3)

Postsynaptic density scaffolding protein. Binds and cross-links cytoplasmic areas of GRM1, GRM5, ITPR1, DNM3, RYR1, RYR2, SHANK1 and SHANK3.

By physically linking GRM1 and GRM5 with ER-associated ITPR1 receptors, it aids the coupling of surface receptors to intracellular calcium release. Isoforms can be differently regulated and might play an important role in maintaining the plasticity at glutamatergic synapses.