LPAR2
LPAR2
A gene on chromosome 19p12 that encodes an endothelial differentiation, G protein-coupled (EDG) family receptor for lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a bioactive lysophospholipid that mediates diverse biologic functions, including proliferation, platelet aggregation, smoothmuscle contraction, inhibition of neuroblastoma cell differentiation, chemotaxis and tumour cell invasion. LPAR2 contributes to Ca2+ mobilisation, a critical cellular response to LPA in cells, by association with Gi and Gq proteins.