GPR119, Official Symbol GPR119provided by HGNC Official Full Name G protein-coupled receptor 119provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:19060 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000147262 MIM:300513; AllianceGenome:HGNC:19060 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as GPCR2 Summary This gene encodes a member of the rhodopsin subfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors that is expressed in the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. The encoded protein is activated by lipid amides including lysophosphatidylcholine and oleoylethanolamide and may be involved in glucose homeostasis. This protein is a potential drug target in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010] Orthologs mouse all