PYY wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PYY wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21.1 and is approximately 52 kb in length. This allele, which encodes peptide YY protein, plays a role in signaling that modulates digestion. Genetic variations in this gene may contribute to obesity.

**Synonyms:** - PYY-I - PYY1 - Peptide YY wt Allele