AGRP wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human AGRP wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16q22 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes agouti-related protein, is involved in the regulation of feeding behavior. Mutation of the gene is associated with obesity.

**Synonyms:** - AGRT - ART - ASIP2 - Agouti (Mouse) Related Protein Gene - Agouti Related Protein Homolog (Mouse) wt Allele - Agouti-Related Protein, Mouse, Homolog of Gene - Agouti-Related Transcript, Mouse, Homolog of Gene