Agrp [Search on AGR]
Rattus norvegicus Predicted to enable neuropeptide hormone activity and type 1 melanocortin receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including adult feeding behavior; neuropeptide signaling pathway; and positive regulation of feeding behavior. Located in extracellular space and neuronal cell body. Biomarker of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human AGRP (agouti related neuropeptide); PARTICIPATES IN altered melanocortin system pathway; melanocortin system pathway; obesity pathway; INTERACTS WITH 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxine; 2-deoxy-D-glucose; AM-251.