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Gene information for NTS (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4922
Official gene symbolNTS
Full nameneurotensin
Aliases,NMN-125,NN,NT,NT/N,NTS1,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a common precursor for two peptides, neuromedin N and neurotensin. Neurotensin is a secreted tridecapeptide, which is widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, and may function as a neurotransmitter or a neuromodulator. It may be involved in dopamine-associated pathophysiological events, in the maintenance of gut structure and function, and in the regulation of fat metabolism. Tissue-specific processing may lead to the formation in some tissues of larger forms of neuromedin N and neurotensin. The large forms may represent more stable peptides that are also biologically active. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q21
Gene position86268075 - 86276767  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size8693 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID162650