Structure: 7-transmembrane protein, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)
Function: Mediate coagulation and inflammation
Ligand/Receptor: thrombin, activated protein C
Cell Type: platelets and endothelial cells
Molecular Family: G protein-coupled receptor
Gene ID: P25116
Product Name: Anti-huPAR1
Background
Human proteinase-activated receptor 1 (PAR1), also known as thrombin receptor, is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) on the cell surface with seven transmembrane domains. PAR1 is activated by thrombin cleavage of its extracellular propeptide at the N-terminus. PAR1 is highly expressed on platelets and endothelial cells. PAR1 is involved in the regulation of thrombotic response and plays a key role in mediating coagulation and inflammation, which is crucial in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and fibrotic lung diseases.