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Gene information for GCGR (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2642
Official gene symbolGCGR
Full nameglucagon receptor
Aliases,FLJ97182,GGR,MGC138246,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a glucagon receptor that is important in controlling blood glucose levels. Defects in this gene are a cause of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q25
Gene position79762010 - 79771889  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size9880 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID138033