| Entrez gene ID | | 2695 |
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| Official gene symbol | | GIP |
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| Full name | | gastric inhibitory polypeptide |
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| Aliases | | ,-, |
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| Gene summary | | This gene encodes an incretin hormone and belongs to the glucagon superfamily. The encoded protein is important in maintaining glucose homeostasis as it is a potent stimulator of insulin secretion from pancreatic beta-cells following food ingestion and nutrient absorption. This gene stimulates insulin secretion via its G protein-coupled receptor activation of adenylyl cyclase and other signal transduction pathways. It is a relatively poor inhibitor of gastric acid secretion. [provided by RefSeq] |
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| Location | | Chromosome: 17 Locus: 17q21.3-q22 |
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| Gene position | | 47045955 - 47035918 Map Viewer |
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| Gene orientation | | minus |
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| Gene size | | 10038 bp |
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