{"symbol":"FFAR1","synonyms":["GPR40","GPCR40","FFA1R"],"name":"free fatty acid receptor 1","description":"This gene encodes a member of the GP40 family of G protein-coupled receptors that are clustered together on chromosome 19. The encoded protein is a receptor for medium and long chain free fatty acids and may be involved in the metabolic regulation of insulin secretion. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":2864,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/2864","proteins":[{"symbol":"FFAR1_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/FFAR1_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"G protein-coupled receptors","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/G+protein-coupled+receptors"}]}