LPA3 Receptor Antibodies
The lysophosphatidic acid receptor 3 (LPA₃), encoded by the LPAR3 gene, is a class A G protein–coupled receptor (GPCR) that binds the bioactive lipid lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) with high affinity. LPA₃ primarily couples to Gq/11 and Gi/o proteins, activating downstream signaling cascades such as phospholipase C (PLC), intracellular calcium mobilization, MAPK/ERK, and PI3K/Akt, which regulate cell proliferation, migration, and survival. LPA₃ is expressed in reproductive tissues including the ovary, uterus, and testis, as well as in the heart, liver, and certain immune cells, suggesting roles in both developmental and physiological processes. Functionally, LPA₃ is critical for reproductive biology, influencing ovulation, embryo implantation, and early pregnancy, and also contributes to cell motility, inflammation, and tissue remodeling in other contexts. Dysregulated LPA₃ signaling has been linked to cancer progression, particularly in breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers, where it promotes tumor cell migration, invasion, and metastasis. Pharmacologically, selective LPA₃ agonists and antagonists have been developed to dissect its functions and as potential therapeutic agents for fertility regulation and cancer treatment. LPA₃ also interacts with PDZ-domain proteins, which modulate receptor localization and signaling specificity. Overall, LPA₃ functions as a lipid-sensing receptor that integrates reproductive, developmental, and pathological signaling, making it a key target in fertility, oncology, and tissue repair research. For more information on LPA3 pharmacology please refer to the IUPHAR database. For further reading refer to:
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