Entrez gene ID | | 2642 |
Official gene symbol | | GCGR |
Full name | | glucagon receptor |
Aliases | | ,FLJ97182,GGR,MGC138246, |
Gene summary | | The 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). |
Location | | Chromosome: 17 Locus: 17q25 |
Gene position | | 79762010 - 79771889 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 9880 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 138033 |
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