FFAR4
LOCUS ID338557
GENE_SYMBOLFFAR4
GENE NAMEfree fatty acid rece
SYNONYMNSGT01 PGR4 BMIQ10 GPR120 GPR129 O3FAR1
CHROMOSOME10
HOMOLOGENE ID18769
microRNAsNANA
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. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

OBSERVATIONS

Complication Evidence PMID
Insulin resistance and inflammation1. It has been shown that stimulation of ?3-FA (omega-3 fatty acids) to FFAR4 is followed by receptor phosphorylation. 25076939