GHRH

Function

GRF is released by the hypothalamus and acts on the adenohypophyse to stimulate the secretion of growth hormone.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the glucagon family.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

GHRF, GHRH, Somatoliberin, Growth hormone-releasing factor, Growth hormone-releasing hormone, Somatocrinin, Somatorelin, GRF

Database links

swissprot:P01286 genbank:NP_066567.1 omim:139190 entrezGene:2691