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RFamide peptide family

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The RFamide peptide family, or the RFamide-related peptides (RFRPs), are a family of neuropeptides. They are characterized by the possession of an Arg-Phe-NH2 motif at their C-terminal extremities.

Members of the family include:

  • Neuropeptide FF group
  • Neuropeptide AF
  • Neuropeptide FF
  • Neuropeptide SF (RFRP-1)
  • Neuropeptide VF (RFRP-3)
  • Prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP)
  • Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide (QRFP)
  • Kisspeptin (disputed)

    • References

    RFamide peptide family Wikipedia
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