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Aliases | LPAR6 , ARWH1, HYPT8, LAH3, P2RY5, P2Y5, lysophosphatidic acid receptor 6, LPA-6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External IDs | OMIM: 609239 MGI: 1914418 HomoloGene: 55925 GeneCards: LPAR6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 6, also known as LPA6, P2RY5 and GPR87, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR6 gene. [5] [6] [7] [8] LPA6 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). [9] [10]
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the family of G-protein coupled receptors, that are preferentially activated by adenosine and uridine nucleotides. This gene aligns with an internal intron of the retinoblastoma susceptibility gene in the reverse orientation. [8]
In February 2008, researchers at the University of Bonn announced they have found the genetic basis of two distinct forms of inherited hair loss, opening a broad path to treatments for baldness. They found that mutations in the gene P2RY5 causes a rare, inherited form of hair loss called hypotrichosis simplex. It is the first receptor in humans known to play a role in hair growth. The fact that any receptor plays a specific role in hair growth was previously unknown to scientists, and with this new knowledge a focus on finding more of these genes may be able to lead to therapies for many different types of hair loss. [9] [11]
In 2013, it was found that mutations in LPAR6 give rise to the Cornish Rex cat breed, which has a form of ectodermal dysplasia characterised by short woolly hair which is susceptible to loss. [12]
A lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is a phospholipid derivative that can act as a signaling molecule.
The lysophospholipid receptor (LPL-R) group are members of the G protein-coupled receptor family of integral membrane proteins that are important for lipid signaling. In humans, there are eleven LPL receptors, each encoded by a separate gene. These LPL receptor genes are also sometimes referred to as "Edg".
Autotaxin, also known as ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase family member 2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENPP2 gene.
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 also known as LPA1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR1 gene. LPA1 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 4 also known as LPA4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR4 gene. LPA4 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).
P2Y purinoceptor 11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the P2RY11 gene.
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 2 also known as LPA2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR2 gene. LPA2 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).
Probable G-protein coupled receptor 45 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR45 gene.
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 5 also known as LPA5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR5 gene. LPA5 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).
Probable G-protein coupled receptor 63 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR63 gene.
Probable G-protein coupled receptor 85 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPR85 gene.
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 3 also known as LPA3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LPAR3 gene. LPA3 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).
Rhodopsin-like receptors are a family of proteins that comprise the largest group of G protein-coupled receptors.
Thyroid receptor-interacting protein 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIP6 gene.
Lysine-specific demethylase 5A is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the KDM5A gene.
Heat shock protein 75 kDa, mitochondrial is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRAP1 gene.
1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase alpha is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the AGPAT1 gene.
P2X purinoceptor 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the P2RX5 gene.
Lipase member H is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LIPH gene.
Lysophosphatidic acid phosphatase type 6 is an acid phosphatase enzyme that is encoded in humans by the ACP6 gene.
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.