Free fatty acid receptor 2 (GPR43)

Target Class
GPCR
Family
Free Fatty Acid
Official Symbol
FFAR2
Species
Human
Accession Number
NM_005306.2
Alias Names
FFA2R; G protein-coupled receptor 43; G-protein coupled receptor 43; GPR43; free fatty acid activated receptor 2; free fatty acid receptor 2
Background
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]
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Assay Readout Background Species Cell Line
Calcium CHO-K1 Human 95-1002C2
β-Arrestin CHO-K1 Human 93-1005C2
KINOMEscan TKscan BROMOscan NHRscan GPCRscan PATHscan
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