NTS — Neurotensin
NTS belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
NTS's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymphatic endothelial | Endothelial Identity endothelial development | ARL6IP5, CLU, ICAM2, LY6E, NUCB1, PLAAT4, PROCR, PSIP1 +2 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 12: 85874295-85882992 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Secreted |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted secreted proteins |
| Molecular function | Vasoactive |
Function
Neurotensin may play an endocrine or paracrine role in the regulation of fat metabolism. It causes contraction of smooth muscle
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.