P2RY8
Function
Probable receptor for purines coupled to G-proteins.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Tissue Specificity
Barely detectable in normal blood leukocytes. Weaker expression was seen in heart, kidney and lung. Not detected in brain.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
P2Y purinoceptor 8, P2Y8, P2RY8