HCRT wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HCRT wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes orexin protein, plays a role in both G-protein coupled receptor signaling and feeding behavior. Mutation of the gene is associated with narcolepsy 1.

**Synonyms:** - Hypocretin (Orexin) Neuropeptide Precursor wt Allele - NRCLP1 - OX - PPOX