| Tissue Specificity | Detected at high levels in caudate nucleus, hippocampus and amygdala.at moderate levels in the adult brain, thalamus, parietal cortex, pituitary gland, adrenal gland and lymph nodes. |
| Function | Interacts specifically with a number of opioid ligands. Receptor for neuropeptides B and W, which may be involved in neuroendocrine system regulation, food intake and the organization of other signals. |
| Peptide Name | Neuropeptides B/W Receptor Type 2G-Protein Coupled Receptor 8 |
| Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-375276Reactome: R-HSA-418594 |
| Cellular Localisation | Cell MembraneMulti-Pass Membrane Protein |
| Alternative Peptide Names | Neuropeptides B/W Receptor Type 2 proteinG-Protein Coupled Receptor 8 proteinNPBWR2 proteinGPR8 protein |
Information sourced from Uniprot.org
