Gene Symbol | NMUR2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 56923 |
Full Name | neuromedin U receptor 2 |
Synonyms | FM-4,FM4,NMU-R2,NMU2R,TGR-1,TGR1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a protein from the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. This protein is a receptor for neuromedin U, which is a neuropeptide that is widely distributed in the gut and central nervous system. This receptor plays an important role in the regulation of food intake and body weight. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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