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G-protein coupled receptor for glutamate. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity By similarity. Signaling stimulates TRPM1 channel activity and Ca2+ uptake. Required for normal vision.
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