Gene information for FFAR2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database) |
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: |
Gene position | 35940617 - 35942669 Map Viewer |
OMIM ID | 603823 |