EP4 receptor

From Self-sufficiency
Jump to: navigation, search
edit
Prostaglandin E receptor 4 (subtype EP4)
Identifiers
SymbolsPTGER4; EP4; EP4R; MGC126583
External IDsOMIM601586 MGI104311 HomoloGene20261 IUPHAR: EP4 GeneCards: PTGER4 Gene
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez573419219
Ensembln/aENSMUSG00000039942
UniProtP35408Q3UM94
RefSeq (mRNA)NM_000958NM_008965
RefSeq (protein)NP_000949NP_032991
Location (UCSC)n/aChr 15:
5.18 - 5.19 Mb
PubMed search[1][2]

Prostaglandin E receptor 4 (EP4) is a prostaglandin receptor encoded by the PTGER4 gene in humans.

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family. This protein is one of four receptors identified for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). This receptor can activate T-cell factor signaling. It has been shown to mediate PGE2 induced expression of early growth response 1 (EGR1), regulate the level and stability of cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA, and lead to the phosphorylation of glycogen synthase kinase-3. Knockout studies in mice suggest that this receptor may be involved in the neonatal adaptation of circulatory system, osteoporosis, as well as initiation of skin immune responses.[1]

See also

References

Cite error: Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only.

Use <references />, or <references group="..." />

External links

Further reading

This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.

  1. "Entrez Gene: PTGER4 prostaglandin E receptor 4 (subtype EP4)".