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Generated By: https://synbiohub.org/public/igem/igem2sbol/1
Created by: Samuel Magaziner
Date created: 2015-09-17 11:00:00
Date modified: 2015-09-18 03:55:46
Human Gut Hormone Ghrelin (28) (Sequence Lacks Stop Codon, but part possesses it)
| Types | DnaRegion |
| Roles | polypeptide_domain Protein_Domain |
| Sequences | BBa_K1848003_sequence (Version 1) |
Description
Stimulates appetite to increases human food intake by up to 30% and promote fat storage by acting on the hypothalamus. Also has protective effects on the cardiovascular system and plays a role in regulating insulin levels.Mostly secreted by the stomach, but also the small intestine, pancreas, and brain. To be used in projects focusing on gut hormones, appetite, or peptide secreting microbiomes.