| Entrez Gene ID | 181 |
|---|---|
| Official Gene Symbol | AGRP (GeneCards) |
| Full name | agouti related neuropeptide |
| Location | 16q22.1 |
| Other ids | Vega : OTTHUMG00000137509 MIM : 602311 HGNC : HGNC:330 Ensembl : ENSG00000159723 |
| Other names | ART, AGRT, ASIP2 |
| Summary | This gene encodes an antagonist of the melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-4 receptor. It appears to regulate hypothalamic control of feeding behavior via melanocortin receptor and/or intracellular calcium regulation, and thus plays a role in weight homeostasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with late on-set obesity. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009] |