Gene: MLN

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a small peptide hormone that is secreted by cells of the small intestine to regulate gastrointestinal contractions and motility. Proteolytic processing of the secreted protein produces the mature peptide and a byproduct referred to as motilin-associated peptide (MAP). Three transcript variants encoding different preproprotein isoforms but the same mature peptide have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 6

Location in Chromosome : 6p21.31

Description of this Gene: motilin

Type of Gene: protein-coding