Gastrin-Releasing Peptide

**Definition:** Neuropeptide and gut hormone that helps regulate GASTRIC ACID secretion and motor function. Once released from nerves in the antrum of the STOMACH, the neuropeptide stimulates release of GASTRIN from the GASTRIN-SECRETING CELLS.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.317.410 - D12.644.400.315 - D12.776.631.650.315

**Synonyms:** - Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (1-27)