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ADORA2B

ADORA2B encodes an adenosine receptor that is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily.

This integral membrane protein stimulates adenylate cyclase activity in the presence of adenosine.

ADORA2B also interacts with netrin-1, which is involved in axon elongation. The gene is located near the Smith-Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17.

Adenosine receptors (ADORs) serve as important mediators of a diversity of physiologic processes throughout the body. These receptors are members of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily, a class of cell-surface receptors that, when activated, couple to a heterotrimeric G protein complex to effect signal transduction.

Signaling pathway

- A2B receptor-G-protein alpha (Linnea Map1)

- A2B receptor-G-protein alpha (Linnea Map2)