Gene Symbol | Agrp |
Entrez Gene ID | 11604 |
Full Name | agouti related neuropeptide |
Synonyms | Agrt,Art |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a protein that regulates feeding behavior and plays a key role in the control of body weight. The encoded protein acts as an antagonist of melanocortin receptor signaling. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]. |