Gene information for PYY (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database) |
Entrez gene ID | 5697 |
Official gene symbol | PYY |
Full name | peptide YY |
Aliases | ,PYY1, |
Gene summary | The 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] |
Location | Chromosome: 17 Locus: |
Gene position | 42081837 - 42030106 Map Viewer |
OMIM ID | 600781 |