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Gene information for PYY (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5697
Official gene symbolPYY
Full namepeptide YY
Aliases,PYY1,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is proteolytically processed to release a peptide that inhibits pancreatic secretion and mobility in the gut. Rare variations in this gene could increase susceptibility to obesity. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21.1
Gene position42081837 - 42030106  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size51732 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600781