Protein Name formyl peptide receptor 1
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 2357
Gene Symbol

FPR1

UniProt P21462 (FPR1_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 1382
Total Number of Articles : 2275
Description

formyl peptide receptor 1

Gene Summary

This gene encodes a G protein-coupled receptor of mammalian phagocytic cells that is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. The protein mediates the response of phagocytic cells to invasion of the host by microorganisms and is important in host defense and inflammation.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]

synonyms
  • fMet-Leu-Phe receptor
  • N-formylpeptide chemoattractant receptor
  • fMLP receptor
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Properties