Mesh term Receptors, Pituitary Hormone
Browse to parent terms:Receptors, Peptide
Description
Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Since many pituitary hormones are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found in the nervous system.Browse to child terms:
Receptors, Corticotropin
Receptors, Gonadotropin
Receptors, Oxytocin
Receptors, Somatotropin
Receptors, Thyrotropin
Receptors, Vasopressin
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