Preferred Label : obestatin, mouse;
MeSH note : a ghrelin-associated peptide encoded by the ghrelin gene that suppresses food intake;
two peptide hormones with opposing action in weight regulation are derived from the
same gene; after differential modification, these hormones activate distinct receptors;
binds orphan G protein coupled receptor GPR39; predominantly secreted by the stomach
and released into the blood;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : C512328;
UMLS CUI : C1738901;
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