FFAR2 free fatty acid receptor 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 2867)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 2867)
Symbol: FFAR2
Full name: free fatty acid receptor 2
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: FFA2R; GPR43
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, Apr 2009]
Expression: Biased expression in appendix (RPKM 7.9), bone marrow (RPKM 5.6) and 11 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 3511bp
Exon count: 5