Domain:Alpha-helical parts of the C-terminal intracellular region mediate heterodimeric interaction with GABA-B receptor 1. ,Function:Receptor for GABA. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G-proteins that inhibit adenylyl cyclase activity , stimulates phospholipase A2 , activates potassium channels , inactivates voltage-dependent calcium-channels and modulates inositol phospholipids hydrolysis. Plays a critical role in the fine-tuning of inhibitory synaptic transmission. Pre-synaptic GABA-B-R inhibit neurotransmitter release by down-regulating high-voltage activated calcium channels , whereas postsynaptic GABA-B-R decrease neuronal excitability by activating a prominent inwardly rectifying potassium (Kir) conductance that underlies the late inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. Not only implicated in synaptic inhibition but also in hippocampal long-term potentiation , slow wave sleep , muscle relaxation and antinociception. ,similarity:Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 3 family. GABA-B receptor subfamily. ,subcellular location:Moreover coexpression of GABA-B-R1 and GABA-B-R2 appears to be a prerequisite for maturation and transport of GABA-B-R1 to the plasma membrane. ,subunit:Heterodimer of GABA-B-R1 and GABA-B-R2. Neither of which is effective on its own and homodimeric assembly does not seem to happen. Interacts with ATF4 via its C-terminal region. ,tissue specificity:Highly expressed in brain , especially in cerebral cortex , thalamus , hippocampus , frontal , occipital and temporal lobe , occipital pole and cerebellum , followed by corpus callosum , caudate nucleus , spinal cord , amygdala and medulla. Weakly expressed in heart , testis and skeletal muscle. ,
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