{"symbol":"NLN","synonyms":["AGTBP","EP24.16"],"name":"neurolysin (metallopeptidase M3 family)","description":"This gene encodes a member of the metallopeptidase M3 protein family that cleaves neurotensin at the Pro10-Tyr11 bond, leading to the formation of neurotensin(1-10) and neurotensin(11-13). The encoded protein is likely involved in the termination of the neurotensinergic signal in the central nervous system and in the gastrointestinal tract.[provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":57486,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/57486","proteins":[{"symbol":"NEUL_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/NEUL_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[]}