Prostaglandin receptor
There are currently ten known prostaglandin receptors on various cell types. Prostaglandins bind to a subfamily of cell surface seven-transmembrane receptors, G-protein-coupled receptors.[1]
These receptors are named:
- DP - DP1, DP2 receptors
- EP - EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4 receptors
- FP - FP
- IP - IP1, IP2 receptors
- TP - TP receptor
The names of these receptors correspond to the prostaglandin that they bind (e.g., DP1-2 receptors bind to PGD2).
See also
References
- ↑ Tsuboi K, Sugimoto Y, Ichikawa A (2002). "Prostanoid receptor subtypes". Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 68-69: 535–56. doi:10.1016/S0090-6980(02)00054-0. PMID 12432942.
External links
- IUPHAR GPCR Database - Prostanoid receptors
- Prostaglandin Receptors at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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