Rat Gastrin-releasing Peptide, GRP ELI

Stimulates the release of gastrin and other gastrointestinal hormones (By similarity).

Contributes to the perception of prurient stimuli and to the transmission of itch signals in the spinal cord that promote scratching behavior.

Contributes primarily to nonhistaminergic itch sensation.

Contributes to long-term fear memory, but not normal spatial memory (By similarity).

Contributes to the regulation of food intake (PubMed: 17208656).