A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that was originally identified by its ability to bind N-formyl peptides such as N-FORMYLMETHIONINE LEUCYL-PHENYLALANINE. Since N-formyl peptides are found in MITOCHONDRIA and BACTERIA, this class of receptors is believed to play a role in mediating cellular responses to cellular damage and bacterial invasion. However, non-formylated peptide ligands have also been found for this receptor class.
Also Known As:
Formyl Peptide Receptor; Receptors, Formyl Peptide; Chemoattractant Receptor; F-Chemotactic Peptide Receptor; FMLP Receptor; N-Formylmethionyl Peptide Receptor; N-formyl Hexapeptide Receptor; Receptor, Chemotactic Peptide; fMet-Leu-Phe Receptor; F Chemotactic Peptide Receptor; Hexapeptide Receptor, N-formyl; N Formylmethionyl Peptide Receptor; N formyl Hexapeptide Receptor; Peptide Receptor, Chemotactic; Peptide Receptor, N-Formylmethionyl; Peptide Receptors, Formyl; Receptor, Chemoattractant; Receptor, F-Chemotactic Peptide; Receptor, FMLP; Receptor, Formyl Peptide; Receptor, N-Formylmethionyl Peptide; Receptor, N-formyl Hexapeptide; Receptor, fMet-Leu-Phe; fMet Leu Phe Receptor; Chemotactic Peptide Receptor