Entrez gene ID | | 8862 |
Official gene symbol | | APLN |
Full name | | apelin |
Aliases | | ,APEL,XNPEP2, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes a peptide that functions as an endogenous ligand for the G protein coupled receptor APJ. The encoded protein is synthesized as a prepropeptide that is processed into biologically active C-terminal fragments. The peptide fragments activate different tissue specific signaling pathways that regulate diverse biological functions including fluid homeostasis, cardiovascular function and insulin secretion. This protein also functions as a coreceptor for the human immunodeficiency virus 1. |
Location | | Chromosome: X Locus: Xq25-q26.3 |
Gene position | | 128788933 - 128779236 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 9698 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 300297 |
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