Protein
Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtype
Function
Receptor for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). The activity of this receptor is mediated by G(s) proteins that stimulate adenylate cyclase. Has a relaxing effect on smooth muscle. May play an important role in regulating renal hemodynamics, intestinal epithelial transport, adrenal aldosterone secretion, and uterine function.
Similarity
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Sequence
MAEVGGTIPRSNRELQRCVLLTTTIMSIPGVNASFSSTPERLNSPVTIPAVMFIFGVVGNLVAIVVLCKSRKEQKETTFYTLVCGLAVTDLLGTLLVSPVTIATYMKGQWPGDQALCDYSTFILLFFGLSGLSIICAMSIERYLAINHAYFYSHYVDKRLAGLTLFAIYASNVLFCALPNMGLGRSERQYPGTWCFIDWTTNVTAYAAFSYMYAGFSSFLILATVLCNVLVCGALLRMHRQFMRRTSLGTEQHHAAAAAAVASVACRGHAGASPALQRLSDFRRRRSFRRIAGAEIQMVILLIATSLVVLICSIPLVVRVFINQLYQPNVVKDISRNPDLQAIRIASVNPILDPWIYILLRKTVLSKAIEKIKCLFCRIGGSGRDSSAQHCSESRRTSSAMSGHSRSFLARELKEISSTSQTLLYLPDLTESSLGGRNLLPGSHGMGLTQADTTSLRTLRISETSDSSQGQDSESVLLVDEVSGSHREEPASKGNSLQVTFPSETLKLSEKCI