Tags: Protein.
Galanin receptor 2 (GAL2) is a G-protein coupled receptor encoded by the GALR2 gene.Galanin is an important neuromodulator present in the brain gastrointestinal system and hypothalamopituitary axis. It is a 30-amino acid non-C-terminally amidated peptide that potently stimulates growth hormone secretion inhibits cardiac vagal slowing of heart rate abolishes sinus arrhythmia and inhibits postprandial gastrointestinal motility.