SPX spexin hormone [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 80763)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 80763)
Symbol: SPX
Full name: spexin hormone
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: C12orf39
Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a hormone involved in modulation of cardiovascular and renal function. It has also been shown in rats to cause weight loss. Several transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]
Expression: Biased expression in fat (RPKM 72.3), thyroid (RPKM 9.5) and 4 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 6652bp
Exon count: 7