NPBWR1

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NPBWR1

A gene on chromosome 8p22-q21.13 that encodes a G coupled-protein receptor which binds neuropeptides B and W and interacts specifically with a number of opioid ligands. NPBWR1 may be involved in neuroendocrine regulation, food intake and organising other signals.
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The QTL effect on both BW and CBC may be due to the candidate gene pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1) and/or neuropeptides B/W receptor 1 (GPR7).
Targeted disruption of GPR7, the endogenous receptor for neuropeptides B and W leads to metabolic defects and adult-onset obesity.
Genome-wide association study identifies 22 new loci for body dimension and body weight traits in a White DurocxErhualian [F.sub.2] intercross population
coli); ESTG2308609 (no HUGO ID available); DLX5, distal-less homeobox 5; NPBWR1(formerly GPR7), neuropeptides B/W receptor 1; APBA2, amyloid beta (A4) precursor protein-binding, family A, member 2 (X11-like); SLC32A1, solute carrier family 32 (GABA vesicular transporter), member 1; SLITRK1, SLIT and NTRK-like family, member 1; KCTD12, potassium channel tetramerisation domain containing 12; ONECUT2, one cut homeobox 2; RNF4, ring finger protein 4; SMAD7, SMAD family member 7.
DNA methylation biomarkers for blood-based colorectal cancer screening
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