The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000172247 (C1QTNF4, C1q and TNF related 4) is as follows. May be involved in the regulation of the inflammatory network. Its role as pro- or anti-inflammatory seems to be context dependent (PubMed:21658842, PubMed:27086950). Seems to have some role in regulating food intake and energy balance when administered in the brain. This effect is sustained over a two-day period, and it is accompanied by decreased expression of orexigenic neuropeptides in the hypothalamus 3 hours post-injection (By similarity). {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q8R066, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21658842, ECO:0000269|PubMed:27086950}.