<protein> Peptide (44 residues) with high growth hormone releasing activity. Can be isolated from rat hypothalamus and some human pancreatic tumours. Acts on adenylate cyclase. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Peptide (44 residues) with high growth hormone releasing activity. Can be isolated from rat hypothalamus and some human pancreatic tumours. Acts on adenylate cyclase.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sō′mat-ō-krin′in Synonyms: somatoliberin