Preparation and Storage
Background: PTGFR
PTGFR is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family. It is a receptor for prostaglandin F2-alpha (PGF2-alpha), which is known to be a potent luteolytic agent, and may also be involved in modulating intraocular pressure and smooth muscle contraction in uterus. Knockout studies in mice suggest that the interaction of PGF2-alpha with this receptor may initiate parturition in ovarian luteal cells and thus induce luteolysis in the corpus luteum.
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Long Name:
Prostaglandin F Receptor
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Entrez Gene IDs:
5737 (Human); 19220 (Mouse); 25652 (Rat)
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Alternate Names:
FP; MGC120498; MGC46203; PGF receptor; PGF2 alpha receptor; PGF2-alpha Receptor; prostaglandin F receptor (FP); prostaglandin F2 alpha receptor; prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor; prostaglandin receptor (2-alpha); Prostanoid FP receptor; PTGFR