neuropeptide Y receptor type 4; NPY4-R; pancreatic polypeptide receptor 1; PP1 (PPYR1, NPY4R)
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Function
- receptor for neuropeptide Y & peptide YY
- rank order of affinity for pancreatic polypeptides is: PP, PP (2-36) & [Ile-31, Gln-34] PP > [Pro-34] PYY > PYY & [Leu-31, Pro-34] NPY > NPY > PYY (3-36) & NPY (2-36) > PP (13-36) > PP (31-36) > NPY free acid
Structure
belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family
Compartment
Expression
- highest levels found in brain, coronary artery & ileum
- low levels in pancreas & kidney. detected in colon & small intestine