Entrez gene ID | | 2867 |
Official gene symbol | | FFAR2 |
Full name | | free fatty acid receptor 2 |
Aliases | | ,FFA2R,GPR43, |
Gene summary | | This 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] |
Location | | Chromosome: 19 Locus: 19q13.1 |
Gene position | | 35940617 - 35942669 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 2053 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 603823 |