Gene:
prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) receptor (IP)
Gene ID:
199434
Symbol:
PTGIR
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family 1 and has been shown to be a receptor for prostacyclin. Prostacyclin, the major product of cyclooxygenase in macrovascular endothelium, elicits a potent vasodilation and inhibition of platelet aggregation through binding to this receptor.