Gene: FFAR4
Alternate names for this Gene: BMIQ10|GPR120|GPR129|GT01|O3FAR1|PGR4
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a G protein-coupled receptor (GPR) which belongs to the rhodopsin family of GPRs. The encoded protein functions as a receptor for free fatty acids, including omega-3, and participates in suppressing anti-inflammatory responses and insulin sensitizing. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 10
Location in Chromosome : 10q23.33
Description of this Gene: free fatty acid receptor 4
Type of Gene: protein-coding
Gene: RBP4
Alternate names for this Gene: MCOPCB10|RDCCAS
Gene Summary: This protein belongs to the lipocalin family and is the specific carrier for retinol (vitamin A alcohol) in the blood. It delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues. In plasma, the RBP-retinol complex interacts with transthyretin which prevents its loss by filtration through the kidney glomeruli. A deficiency of vitamin A blocks secretion of the binding protein posttranslationally and results in defective delivery and supply to the epidermal cells.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 10
Location in Chromosome : 10q23.33
Description of this Gene: retinol binding protein 4
Type of Gene: protein-coding