Other (Other Neuropeptides)
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Gastrin-releasing peptide aka GRP
Gastrin-releasing peptide, also known as GRP, is a neuropeptide, a regulatory molecule that has been implicated in a number of physiological and pathophysiological processes. Most notably, GRP stimulates the release of gastrin from the G… Read more.
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Bombesin (and a wee bit of ranatensin)
BombesinĀ is a 14-amino acidĀ peptideĀ originally isolated from theĀ skinĀ of theĀ European fire-bellied toadĀ (Bombina bombina)Ā byĀ Vittorio ErspamerĀ et al.Ā and named after its source. It has two knownĀ homologsĀ inĀ mammalsĀ calledĀ neuromedin BĀ andĀ gastrin-releasing peptide. It stimulatesĀ gastrinĀ release fromĀ G cells. It activates three… Read more.