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Gene information for FFAR2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2867
Official gene symbolFFAR2
Full namefree fatty acid receptor 2
Aliases,FFA2R,GPR43,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the GP40 family of G protein-coupled receptors that are clustered together on chromosome 19. The encoded protein is a receptor for short chain free fatty acids and may be involved in the inflammatory response and in regulating lipid plasma levels. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 19   Locus: 19q13.1
Gene position35940617 - 35942669  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size2053 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID603823