NTS neurotensin [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene

Summary

Official Symbol: NTSprovided by HGNC
Official Full Name: neurotensinprovided by HGNC
Primary source: HGNC:HGNC:8038
See related: Ensembl:ENSG00000133636 MIM:162650; AllianceGenome:HGNC:8038
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Lineage: Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo
Also known as: NN; NT; NT/N; NTS1; NMN-125
Summary: This gene encodes a common precursor for two peptides, neuromedin N and neurotensin. Neurotensin is a secreted tridecapeptide, which is widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, and may function as a neurotransmitter or a neuromodulator. It may be involved in dopamine-associated pathophysiological events, in the maintenance of gut structure and function, and in the regulation of fat metabolism. Neurotensin also exhibits antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. Tissue-specific processing may lead to the formation in some tissues of larger forms of neuromedin N and neurotensin. The large forms may represent more stable peptides that are also biologically active. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]
Expression: Biased expression in small intestine (RPKM 86.5), stomach (RPKM 27.6) and 1 other tissue See more
Orthologs: mouse all
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Genomic context

Location:: 12q21.31

Exon count:: 4

Annotation release	Status	Assembly	Chr	Location
RS_2024_08	current	GRCh38.p14 (GCF_000001405.40)	12	NC_000012.12 (85874295..85882992)
RS_2024_08	current	T2T-CHM13v2.0 (GCF_009914755.1)	12	NC_060936.1 (85854932..85863806)
RS_2024_09	previous assembly	GRCh37.p13 (GCF_000001405.25)	12	NC_000012.11 (86268073..86276770)

Chromosome 12 - NC_000012.12 Genomic Context describing neighboring genes

Genomic regions, transcripts, and products

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Genomic Sequence:

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GeneRIFs: Gene References Into Functions

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Neurotensin accelerates atherosclerosis and increases circulating levels of short-chain and saturated triglycerides.
Title: Neurotensin accelerates atherosclerosis and increases circulating levels of short-chain and saturated triglycerides.
Neurotensin contributes to cholestatic liver disease potentially modulating matrix metalloprotease-7.
Title: Neurotensin contributes to cholestatic liver disease potentially modulating matrix metalloprotease-7.
Expression of Neurotensin and Its Receptors Along the Intestinal Tract in Type 2 Diabetes Patients and Healthy Controls.
Title: Expression of Neurotensin and Its Receptors Along the Intestinal Tract in Type 2 Diabetes Patients and Healthy Controls.
Neurotensin Gene rs2234762 C>G Variant Associates with Reduced Circulating Pro-NT Levels and Predicts Lower Insulin Resistance in Overweight/Obese Children.
Title: Neurotensin Gene rs2234762 C>G Variant Associates with Reduced Circulating Pro-NT Levels and Predicts Lower Insulin Resistance in Overweight/Obese Children.
Neurotensin and Its Involvement in Reproductive Functions: An Exhaustive Review of the Literature.
Title: Neurotensin and Its Involvement in Reproductive Functions: An Exhaustive Review of the Literature.
Ligands selectively tune the local and global motions of neurotensin receptor 1 (NTS1).
Title: Ligands selectively tune the local and global motions of neurotensin receptor 1 (NTS(1)).
Elevated neurotensin levels among obese adolescents may be related to emotion dysregulation and impulsivity: a cross-sectional, case-control study.
Title: Elevated neurotensin levels among obese adolescents may be related to emotion dysregulation and impulsivity: a cross-sectional, case-control study.
Neurotensin: a neuropeptide induced by hCG in the human and rat ovary during the periovulatory perioddagger.
Title: Neurotensin: a neuropeptide induced by hCG in the human and rat ovary during the periovulatory period†.
Pro-Neurotensin/Neuromedin N and Risk of Incident Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus in the REGARDS Cohort.
Title: Pro-Neurotensin/Neuromedin N and Risk of Incident Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus in the REGARDS Cohort.
Expression of neurotensin receptor-1 (NTS1) in primary breast tumors, cellular distribution, and association with clinical and biological factors.
Title: Expression of neurotensin receptor-1 (NTS(1)) in primary breast tumors, cellular distribution, and association with clinical and biological factors.

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Interactions

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Products	Interactant	Other Gene	Complex	Source	Pubs	Description

General gene information

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Gene Ontology Provided by GOA

Function	Evidence Code	Pubs
enables neuropeptide hormone activity	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
enables neuropeptide receptor binding	IPI Inferred from Physical Interaction more info	PubMed
enables protein binding	IPI Inferred from Physical Interaction more info	PubMed
enables receptor ligand activity	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed

Process	Evidence Code	Pubs
involved_in antimicrobial humoral immune response mediated by antimicrobial peptide	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in blood vessel diameter maintenance	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in killing of cells of another organism	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
acts_upstream_of negative regulation of gene expression	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in neuropeptide signaling pathway	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in neuropeptide signaling pathway	IGI Inferred from Genetic Interaction more info	PubMed
acts_upstream_of positive regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
acts_upstream_of positive regulation of gene expression	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
acts_upstream_of positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in signal transduction	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed

Component	Evidence Code	Pubs
is_active_in axon terminus	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
located_in extracellular region	TAS Traceable Author Statement more info
located_in intracellular membrane-bounded organelle	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info
located_in transport vesicle	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info

General protein information

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Preferred Names: neurotensin/neuromedin N

Names: pro-neurotensin/neuromedin

NCBI Reference Sequences (RefSeq)

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