Probably involved in the function of nociceptive neurons.
May regulate nociceptor function and/or development, including the sensation or modulation of pain.
Cortistatin-14 seems to be a high potency ligand at this receptor.
Cortistatin has several biological functions including roles in sleep regulation locomotor activity, and cortical function.
In receptor-expressing cells, cortistatin-stimulated increases in intracellular Ca(2+) but had no effect on basal or forskolin-stimulated cAMP levels, suggesting that this receptor is G(q)-coupled.
Applications:Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry and Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.