| Name | Appetite-regulating hormone |
| Description | Ghrelin is the ligand for growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHSR). Induces the release of growth hormone from the pituitary. Has an appetite-stimulating effect, induces adiposity and stimulates gastric acid secretion. Involved in growth regulation. |
| UniProt ID | Q9UBU3 |
| Gene | GHRL |
