Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable neuropeptide receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including negative regulation of defecation; positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade; and righting reflex. Predicted to act upstream of or within G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including Harderian gland; alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; and immune system. Used to study sleep disorder. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in asthma; inflammatory bowel disease; newborn respiratory distress syndrome; and rheumatoid arthritis. Orthologous to human NPSR1 (neuropeptide S receptor 1).