Human Growth hormone-releasing peptide,GHRL ELI

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.; Obestatin may be the ligand for GPR39.

May have an appetite-reducing effect resulting in decreased food intake.

May reduce gastric emptying activity and jejunal motility (By similarity).

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