| The growth hormone releasing peptide Ghrelin (rat) corresponds to aa 24-51 of the 117 amino acid Ghrelin (rat) precursor. The 28-amino acid n-octanoylated (at ser3) natural peptidyl ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a (GHSR1a). Ghrelin is secreted predominantly in the stomach and stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary gland. |
