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Gene information for HCRT (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3060
Official gene symbolHCRT
Full namehypocretin (orexin) neuropeptide precursor
Aliases,NRCLP1,OX,PPOX,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a hypothalamic neuropeptide precursor protein that gives rise to two mature neuropeptides, orexin A and orexin B, by proteolytic processing. Orexin A and orexin B, which bind to orphan G-protein coupled receptors HCRTR1 and HCRTR2, function in the regulation of sleep and arousal. This neuropeptide arrangement may also play a role in feeding behavior, metabolism, and homeostasis. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21
Gene position40337470 - 40336078  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size1393 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID602358