LPAR1
LPAR1
A gene on chromosome 9q31.3 that encodes an endothelial differentiation, G protein-coupled (EDG) family receptor for lysophosphatidic acid, a bioactive lysophospholipid that mediates diverse biologic functions, including proliferation, platelet aggregation, smoothmuscle contraction, inhibition of neuroblastoma cell differentiation, chemotaxis and tumour cell invasion.