P2Y purinoceptor 8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the P2RY8 gene. [3] [4]
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 is moderately expressed in undifferentiated HL60 cells, and is located on both chromosomes X and Y. [4]
Recurrent mutations in this gene have been associated to cases of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. [5]
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