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 8.0.0) Predicted to enable G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of feeding behavior. 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] |