Gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) (Proventricular peptide )
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Description
Gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) (Proventricular peptide) [Contains:Neuromedin-C (GRP-10)].
Source Organism
Gallus gallus (Chicken).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Archosauria; Dinosauria; Saurischia; Theropoda; Coelurosauria; Aves;Neognathae; Galliformes; Phasianidae; Phasianinae; Gallus.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the bombesin/neuromedin-B/ranatensin family.
Post translational Modification
Function
GRP stimulates gastrin release as well as other gastrointestinal hormones