NPY wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NPY wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p15.1 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes pro-neuropeptide Y protein, plays a role in the regulation of appetite, female reproductive functions and angiogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - Neuropeptide Y wt Allele - PYY4