Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity. Involved in neuron-glial cell signaling and regulation of blood pressure. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including positive regulation of blood pressure; regulation of glycogen catabolic process; and response to alkaloid. Located in membrane. Is expressed in central nervous system; heart; retina; and testis. Orthologous to human ADRA1B (adrenoceptor alpha 1B).