Peptide YY

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Peptide YY (97 aa, ~11 kDa) is encoded by the human PYY gene. This protein is involved in hormone signaling to regulate gastrointestinal processes.

**Synonyms:** - PYY - PYY-I - Peptide Tyrosine Tyrosine