Enables GTPase activator activity. Involved in several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; regulation of nematode pharyngeal pumping; and response to serotonin. Located in cytoplasm; neuron projection; and plasma membrane. Is expressed in neurons; pharyngeal muscle cell; and vulval muscle. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in bradyopsia 1. Orthologous to human RGS9 (regulator of G protein signaling 9).
WB Description
The eat-16 gene encodes an RGS protein that affects movement, pharyngeal pumping, egg laying, and synaptic transmission; it genetically interacts with the egl-30 and goa-1 signaling pathways, and is expressed in excitable cells and in the spermatheca.