Gene:
prostaglandin E receptor 2 (subtype EP2), 53kDa
Gene ID:
202544
Symbol:
PTGER2
Species:
1000
Description:
Receptor for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). The activity of this receptor is mediated by G(s) proteins that stimulate adenylate cyclase. The subsequent raise in intracellular cAMP is responsible for the relaxing effect of this receptor on smooth muscle.