Summary: (from NCBI-Entrez) ..[read more]The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family, and functions as a receptor for angiotensin II. It is an intergral membrane protein that is highly expressed in fetus, but scantily in adult tissues, except brain, adrena
Angiotensin II is the ligand of AGTR2. Angiotensin II is converted from angiotensin I by angiotensin I converting enzyme, both of which are localized in ovarian cells.