6h3e | pdb_00006h3e
From Proteopedia
Receptor-bound Ghrelin conformation
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Structural highlights
Function[GHRL_HUMAN] 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). Contents | ||||||||||||||||||||
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