FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PAQR2_HUMAN, ADIPOR2, PAQR2. Receptor for ADIPOQ, an essential hormone secreted by adipocytes that regulates glucose and lipid metabolism (PubMed:12802337, PubMed:25855295). Required for normal body fat and glucose homeostasis. ADIPOQ-binding activates a signaling cascade that leads to increased PPARA activity, and ultimately to increased fatty acid oxidation and glucose uptake. Has intermediate affinity for globular and full-length adiponectin. Required for normal revascularization after chronic ischemia caused by severing of blood vessels (By similarity). May form homooligomers and heterooligomers with ADIPOR1 (PubMed:12802337). Interacts with APPL2 (via BAR domain); ADIPOQ dissociates this interaction (By similarity).

EXTERNAL LINKS

ADIPOR2

Adiponectin receptor protein 2

ADIPOR2

Molecular Synopsis