{"symbol":"FFAR2","synonyms":["FFA2R","GPR43"],"name":"free fatty acid receptor 2","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 short chain free fatty acids and may be involved in the inflammatory response and in regulating lipid plasma levels. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":2867,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/2867","proteins":[{"symbol":"FFAR2_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/FFAR2_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"G protein-coupled receptors","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/G+protein-coupled+receptors"}]}