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The NPY (neuropeptide Y) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 7.
NPY can refer to the gene encoding the protein neuropeptide Y or the protein itself.
NPY plays a crucial role in regulating feeding behavior and the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
NPY is also known as PYY4.
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