Orexigenic neuropeptide QRFP

Definition:

Stimulates feeding behavior, metabolic rate and locomotor activity and increases blood pressure. May have orexigenic activity. May promote aldosterone secretion by the adrenal gland (By similarity).

References:

[1]. Shoji Fukusumi, et al. A new peptidic ligand and its receptor regulating adrenal function in rats. J Biol Chem. 2003 Nov 21;278(47):46387-95. [Content Brief]

[2]. Nicolas Chartrel, et al. Identification of 26RFa, a hypothalamic neuropeptide of the RFamide peptide family with orexigenic activity. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Dec 9;100(25):15247-52. [Content Brief]

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