EDG-1 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is structurally similar to G protein-coupled receptors and is highly expressed in endothelial cells. It binds the ligand sphingosine-1-phosphate with high affinity and high specificity, and suggested to be involved in the processes that regulate the differentiation of endothelial cells. Activation of this receptor induces cell-cell adhesion. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

EDG-1: a G protein-coupled receptor for the lysosphingolipid sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). S1P is a bioactive lysophospholipid that elicits diverse physiological effect on most types of cells and tissues. Highly expressed in endothelial cells and to a lesser extent, in vascular smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts, melanocytes, and cells of epithelioid origin. Suggested to be involved in the processes that regulate the migration/differentiation of endothelial cells. Activation of this receptor induces cell-cell adhesion. S1P-induced endothelial cell migration requires AKT1-mediated phosphorylation of the third intracellular loop. Seems to be coupled to the G(i) subclass of heteromeric G proteins.

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

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p21

Cellular Component: plasma membrane; integral to membrane; intrinsic to plasma membrane; endosome; external side of plasma membrane; lipid raft

Molecular Function: G-protein coupled receptor activity; sphingolipid binding; G-protein-coupled receptor binding

Biological Process: lamellipodium biogenesis; regulation of cell adhesion; endothelial cell differentiation; regulation of bone resorption; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration during G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); cell migration; negative regulation of stress fiber formation; positive regulation of positive chemotaxis; positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; transmission of nerve impulse; chemotaxis; blood vessel maturation; neuron differentiation; G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; actin cytoskeleton reorganization; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; G-protein signaling, adenylate cyclase inhibiting pathway; brain development; angiogenesis; cell adhesion; regulation of bone mineralization; positive regulation of cell migration