Neurotensin

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

**Definition:** Neurotensin (13 aa, ~2 kDa) is encoded by the human NTS gene. This protein may be involved in the regulation of fat metabolism in the gut.

**Synonyms:** - Gln-Leu-Tyr-Glu-Asn-Lys-Pro-Arg-Arg-Pro-Tyr-Ile-Leu - NT - NTS - QLYENKPRRPYIL