Growth hormone-releasing peptide

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Description

Growth hormone-releasing peptides precursor [Contains: Growth hormone-releasing peptide (GH-releasing peptide) (fGRP); fGRP-related peptide1; fGRP-related peptide 2; fGRP-related peptide 3].

Source Organism

Rana catesbeiana (Bull frog).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Amphibia; Batrachia; Anura; Neobatrachia; Ranoidea; Ranidae; Rana;Aquarana.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the FARP (FMRFamide related peptide) family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Primary role is to release GH from the pituitary. May act as an endogenous ligand in the bullfrog hypothalamo-hypophysial system

GeneID

Categories:Hormones