Gamma Function: Alternatives

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We know that the gamma function is
$$\Gamma(n+1)=n!=\int_0^\infty e^{-x}x^n dx=I_n$$ It can be easily shown, via integration by parts, that $$I_n=nI_{n-1}$$ which confirms its suitability as a continuous function to represent the factorial function.

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Is it possible to construct another integral $J_n$ or continuous function $f_n$ that would have this property, i.e. $J_n=nJ_{n-1}$ or $f(n)=nf(n-1)$, or show that no such other integral or function exists?

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You could take $g(x) \Gamma(x)$ for any function $g$ that is periodic with period $1$.