Gene Symbol | Npw |
Entrez Gene ID | 381073 |
Full Name | neuropeptide W |
Synonyms | Gm935 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | Orthologs of this gene express a preproprotein that is processed into a neuropeptide ligand for two G-protein coupled receptors in the central nervous system. The neuropeptide is thought to directly or indirectly regulate feeding, weight regulation, and pain response. The preproprotein is translated using a non-AUG initiation codon. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |