Molecular identification of GHS-R and GPR38 in Suncus murinus

► Identification of growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R) gene in the suncus. ► Identification of motilin receptor (GPR38) gene in the suncus. ► The amino acids of suncus GHS-R and GPR38 shared 42% amino acid identity. ► GHS-R and GPR38 were expressed in the CNS and gastrointestinal tract.