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
