Gene Symbol | CARTPT |
Entrez Gene ID | 9607 |
Full Name | CART prepropeptide |
Synonyms | CART |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate multiple biologically active peptides. These peptides play a role in appetite, energy balance, maintenance of body weight, reward and addiction, and the stress response. Expression of a similar gene transcript in rodents is upregulated following administration of cocaine and amphetamine. Mutations in this gene are associated with susceptibility to obesity in humans. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]. |
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Disorder Html: | {?Obesity, susceptibility to}, 601665 (3) |