Name
|
GHRL
|
Full Name |
Appetite-regulating hormone |
Synonyms |
Growth hormone secretagogue, Growth hormone-releasing peptide, Motilin-related peptide, Protein M46 | MTLRP |
Primary ID |
Q9UBU3 |
Links |
- - |
Type |
protein |
Relations |
1 |
Function |
Ghrelin is the ligand for growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHSR). Induces the release of growth hormone from the pituitary. Has an appetite-stimulating effect, induces adiposity and stimulates gastric acid secretion. Involved in growth regulation.; FUNCTION |