Name

SST Gene

somatostatin

The hormone somatostatin has active 14 aa and 28 aa forms that are produced by alternate cleavage of the single preproprotein encoded by this gene. Somatostatin is expressed throughout the body and inhibits the release of numerous secondary hormones by binding to high-affinity G-protein-coupled somatostatin receptors. This hormone is an important regulator of the endocrine system through its interactions with pituitary growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, and most hormones of the gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin also affects rates of neurotransmission in the central nervous system and proliferation of both normal and tumorigenic cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CCNJL Gene

cyclin J-like

Predicted to enable cyclin-dependent protein serine/threonine kinase regulator activity. Predicted to be involved in G1/S transition of mitotic cell cycle. Predicted to be part of cyclin-dependent protein kinase holoenzyme complex. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm; microtubule organizing center; and nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]