Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0)
Enables G protein-coupled receptor binding activity. Involved in synaptic signaling via neuropeptide. Acts upstream of or within regulation of blood pressure. Located in cytoplasm. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; carotid body; genitourinary system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Huntington's disease; alcohol dependence; alcohol use disorder; artery disease (multiple); and epilepsy (multiple). Orthologous to human NPY (neuropeptide Y).
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