The function of QRFP (pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000188710) is as follows. Stimulates feeding behavior, metabolic rate and locomotor activity and increases blood pressure. May have orexigenic activity. May promote aldosterone secretion by the adrenal gland (By similarity). {ECO:0000250, ECO:0000269|PubMed:12960173, ECO:0000269|PubMed:14657341}.