Primary Identifier | MGI:99402 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 10 | NCBI Gene Number | 11540 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0) Enables G protein-coupled adenosine receptor activity. Involved in response to inorganic substance and response to purine-containing compound. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; chemical synaptic transmission; and positive regulation of cell communication. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; intestine; and liver and biliary system. Used to study myopia and primary pulmonary hypertension. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in asthma. Orthologous to human ADORA2A (adenosine A2a receptor). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for targeted mutations that inactivate the gene are viable and fertile with reduced exploratory activity and displaying depressive rather than stimulatory response to caffeine. Mutants test more anxious, were more aggressive towards intruders, and slower to respond to pain stimuli. Blood pressure and heart rate are increased, as well as platelet aggregation rate. [provided by MGI curators] |