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Activated ghrelin hormone molecule
Activated ghrelin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the human hormone ghrelin. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon grey,... more
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Activated ghrelin hormone molecule
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Activated ghrelin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the human hormone ghrelin. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon grey, oxygen red, nitrogen blue). Ghrelin is responsible for stimulating the feeling of hunger. Ghrelin levels increase before meals and decrease after meals. Here, it is shown with an octanoylation (foreground left) on the third amino acid (serine). This octanoylated peptide can activate the GHSR receptor and is therefore known as the active form of ghrelin.
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