G-protein coupled receptor 143 (GPR143)

Receptor for tyrosine, L-DOPA and dopamine.

After binding to L-DOPA, stimulates Ca(2+) influx into the cytoplasm, increases secretion of the neurotrophic factor SERPINF1 and relocalizes beta arrestin in the plasma membrane; this ligand- dependent signaling occurs through a G(q)-mediated pathway in melanocytic cells.

Its action is mediated by G proteins which activate the phosphoinositide signaling pathway. Plays also a role as an intracellular G protein-coupled receptor involved in melanosome biogenesis, organization and transport.