Gene:
endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid G-protein-coupled receptor, 8
Gene ID:
192313
Symbol:
EDG8
Species:
1000
Description:
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. Is coupled to both the G(i/0)alpha and G(12) subclass of heteromeric G-proteins (By similarity). May play a regulatory role in the transformation of radial glial cells into astrocytes and may affect proliferative activity of these cells.