Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor also known asorexigenic neuropeptide QRFP receptor orG-protein coupled receptor 103 (GPR103) is aprotein that in humans is encoded by theQRFPRgene.[5][6]
A 26-amino acid RF-amide peptide,P518 functions as a high-affinity ligand of GPR103. Both GPR103 and P518 precursor mRNA exhibited highest expression in brain.[7] The 43-amino acidQRFP peptide, a longer form of the P518 peptide is necessary to exhibit full agonistic activity with GPR103. Intravenous administration QRFP caused release ofaldosterone, suggesting that QRFP and GPR103 regulateadrenal function.[8]
^Lee DK, Nguyen T, Lynch KR, Cheng R, Vanti WB, Arkhitko O, Lewis T, Evans JF, George SR, O'Dowd BF (September 2001). "Discovery and mapping of ten novel G protein-coupled receptor genes".Gene.275 (1):83–91.doi:10.1016/S0378-1119(01)00651-5.PMID11574155.
Lee DK, Nguyen T, Lynch KR, et al. (2001). "Discovery and mapping of ten novel G protein-coupled receptor genes".Gene.275 (1):83–91.doi:10.1016/S0378-1119(01)00651-5.PMID11574155.