Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable G protein-coupled neurotensin receptor activity and identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within adult locomotory behavior. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including dendrite; perikaryon; and symmetric synapse. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; eye; gallbladder; intestine; and male reproductive gland or organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in schizophrenia. Orthologous to human NTSR1 (neurotensin receptor 1).