Prostaglandin E Receptor 3 (EP3) ELISA Kit for Human

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 may have many biological functions, which involve digestion, nervous system, kidney reabsorption, and uterine contraction activities. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this receptor may also mediate adrenocorticotropic hormone response as well as fever generation in response to exogenous and endogenous stimuli. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2009]

PTGER3: Receptor for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2); the EP3 receptor may be involved in inhibition of gastric acid secretion, modulation of neurotransmitter release in central and peripheral neurons, inhibition of sodium and water reabsorption in kidney tubulus and contraction in uterine smooth muscle. The activity of this receptor can couple to both the inhibition of adenylate cyclase mediated by G-I proteins, and to an elevation of intracellular calcium. The various isoforms have identical ligand binding properties but can interact with different second messenger systems. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. 7 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, multi-pass; Membrane protein, integral; GPCR, family 1; Receptor, GPCR

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p31.2

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; integral to membrane; plasma membrane; nuclear envelope

Molecular Function: ligand-dependent nuclear receptor activity; prostaglandin E receptor activity

Biological Process: G-protein signaling, coupled to cAMP nucleotide second messenger; cell death; G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; intracellular receptor-mediated signaling pathway; transcription, DNA-dependent; bicarbonate transport; positive regulation of fever; G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); response to lipopolysaccharide; fever