Term Name: | G protein-coupled GABA receptor activity |
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Synonyms: | G-protein coupled GABA receptor activity, GABA-B receptor activity, metabotropic GABA receptor |
Definition: | Combining with the amino acid gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, 4-aminobutyrate) and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004965] QuickGO AmiGO |