lysophosphatidic acid receptor 3(LPAR3) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family, as well as the EDG family of proteins. This protein functions as a cellular receptor for lysophosphatidic acid and mediates lysophosphatidic acid-evoked calcium mobilization. This receptor couples predominantly to G(q/11) alpha proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],function:Receptor for lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a mediator of diverse cellular activities. May play a role in the development of ovarian cancer. Seems to be coupled to the G(i)/G(o) and G(q) families of heteromeric G proteins.,similarity:Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.,tissue specificity:Most abundantly expressed in prostate, testes, pancreas, and heart, with moderate levels in lung and ovary. No detectable expression in brain, placenta, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, spleen, thymus, small intestine, colon, or peripheral blood leukocytes.,
