This gene encodes a member of the EDG family of receptors, which are G protein-coupled receptors. This protein has been identified as a functional receptor for sphingosine 1-phosphate and likely contributes to the regulation of angiogenesis and vascular endothelial cell function. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],EDG-3, EDG3, LPB3, S1P3,Cardiovascular,Cardiovascular diseases,Cardiovascular diseases_Hypertension,G protein signaling,G protein signaling_G-Protein-Coupled Receptors(GPCR),Signal Transduction,S1PR3