Ghrelin

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Ghrelin is a gut hormone. It activates its receptor, the growth hormone GHS-R. Ghrelin's hallmark functions are its stimulatory effects on food intake, fat deposition, and growth hormone release. Ghrelin is famously known as the “hunger hormone”.

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