Gene
- Public Gene Name
- nlp-3
- Sequence Name
- F48C11.3
- WB ID
- WBGene00003741
- Description
- nlp-3 encodes a neuropeptide-like protein of the GFxGF family with similarity to orcokinins, highly conserved peptides native to crustaceans that enhance hindgut contractions; NLP-3 is expressed in neurons in the head, pharynx, and vulva, and in the intestine; the precise role of NLP-3 in nervous system function and development is not yet clear.
