The protein encoded by this gene is structurally similar to G protein-coupled receptors and is highly expressed in endothelial cells. It binds the ligand sphingosine-1-phosphate with high affinity and high specificity, and suggested to be involved in the processes that regulate the differentiation of endothelial cells. Activation of this receptor induces cell-cell adhesion. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Aliases: HM5
Entrez GeneID: 1133
Swissprot: P08912
WB Predicted band size: 42.8kDa
Host/Isotype: Mouse IgG1
Species Reactivity: Human
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human CHRM5 expressed in E. Coli.