GnIH is a hypothalamic neuropeptide that was isolated from the Japanese quail brain.
GnIH peptide has LPXRFamide (X = L or Q) motif at its C-terminal.
The primary receptor for GnIH is GPR147.
GnIH regulates reproductive activities and feeding behavior.
GnIH is involved in stress responses not only in the brain but also in gonads.