Primary Identifier | MGI:2182926 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 3 | NCBI Gene Number | 242093 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0) Predicted to enable G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of feeding behavior. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in alimentary system; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and thymus. Orthologous to human RXFP4 (relaxin family peptide/INSL5 receptor 4). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit reduced refeeding responses after fasting, altered food preference, and reduced fat content. [provided by MGI curators] |