Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity; peptide binding activity; and peptide hormone binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of blood pressure. Predicted to be located in adherens junction; apical plasma membrane; and microvillus. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adipose tissue; brain; exocrine gland; genitourinary system; and gut. Orthologous to human OXTR (oxytocin receptor).