Full name: prostaglandin D2 receptor

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: AS1; ASRT1; DP; DP1; PTGDR1

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein)-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. The receptors are seven-pass transmembrane proteins that respond to extracellular cues and activate intracellular signal transduction pathways. This protein is reported to be a receptor for prostaglandin D2, which is a mediator of allergic inflammation and allergic airway inflammation in asthma. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

Expression: Broad expression in spleen (RPKM 1.6), colon (RPKM 1.3) and 19 other tissues

Gene size: 13217bp

Exon count: 4