Gene: NPW

Alternate names for this Gene: L8|L8C|PPL8|PPNPW

Gene Summary: The product of this gene is processed into 23- and 30-amino acid neuropeptides that bind and activate two G-protein coupled receptors in the central nervous system. The neuropeptides have been shown to enhance cortisol secretion from adrenal cells through the adenylate cyclase/protein kinase A signaling cascade. The preproprotein is translated using a non-AUG initiation codon that is inferred from analyses of the mouse ortholog.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 16

Location in Chromosome : 16p13.3

Description of this Gene: neuropeptide W

Type of Gene: protein-coding