{"symbol":"NTS","synonyms":["NN","NMN-125","NT/N","NTS1"],"name":"neurotensin","description":"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]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":4922,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/4922","proteins":[{"symbol":"NEUT_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/NEUT_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Endogenous ligands","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Endogenous+ligands"}]}