NPSR1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NPSR1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p14.3 and is approximately 220 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neuropeptide S receptor protein, plays a role in neuropeptide S-mediated signal transduction. Mutation of the gene is associated with increased susceptibility to asthma type 2.

**Synonyms:** - ASRT2 - GPR154 - GPRA - NPSR - Neuropeptide S Receptor 1 wt Allele - PGR14 - VRR1