Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript Protein

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

**Definition:** Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript protein (116 aa, ~13 kDa) is encoded by the human CARTPT gene. This protein plays a role in the inhibition of appetite.

**Synonyms:** - CART - CART Prepropeptide - CARTPT