The second PGD(2) receptor CRTH2: structure, properties, and functions in leukocytes.

Kinya Nagata, Hiroyuki Hirai

Journal: Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids 2004;69(2-3):169-77

PMID: 12895600

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Abstract

Prostaglandin (PG) D(2) plays a broad range of physiological and pathophysiological functions. Until just a few years ago, it was thought that most of the biological actions of PGD(2) are mediated via the classical PGD(2) receptor DP. Recently, we identified a second PGD(2) receptor, chemoattractant receptor-homologous molecule expressed on T helper (Th)2 cells (CRTH2), with different functions relative to DP. Here, we review the recent findings on the structure, tissue distribution, ligand selectivity, signalling pathways, and functions in leukocytes of this receptor. The data suggest that the PGD(2)/CRTH2 system play important roles in allergic inflammation through its stimulatory effects on Th2 cells, eosinophils, and basophils.

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DOI: 10.1016/s0952-3278(03)00078-4

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MeSH Terms: Amino Acid Sequence, Basophils, Eosinophils, Humans, Hypersensitivity, Inflammation, Leukocytes, Ligands, Molecular Sequence Data, Prostaglandin D2, RNA, Messenger, Receptors, Immunologic, Receptors, Prostaglandin, Signal Transduction, Th2 Cells, Transfection