octopamine receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0004989

Synonyms

Definition

Combining with the biogenic amine octopamine to initiate a change in cell activity. Octopamine is found in both vertebrates and invertebrates and can have properties both of a hormone and a neurotransmitter and acts as an adrenergic agonist.

References

Ontology

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