• This gene encodes a member of the GP40 family of G protein-coupled receptors that are clustered together on chromosome 19. The encoded protein is a receptor for medium and long chain free fatty acids and may be involved in the metabolic regulation of insulin secretion. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]
  

FFAR1 (Free Fatty Acid Receptor 1) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with FFAR1 include Atypical Autism and Waldeyer's Ring Cancer. Among its related pathways are Integration of energy metabolism and GPCR downstream signalling. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene include G protein-coupled receptor activity and guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity. An important paralog of this gene is GPR42.