Term Name: bioactive lipid receptor activity
Synonyms:
Definition: Combining with a bioactive lipid 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. A bioactive lipid is a lipid for which changes in lipid levels result in functional consequences in a variety of cellular processes.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0045125]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: G protein-coupled receptor activity
has subtype: lysophosphatidic acid receptor activity sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor activity