Mesh term Receptors, Ghrelin
Browse to parent terms:Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
Description
Transmembrane proteins that recognize and bind GHRELIN, a potent stimulator of GROWTH HORMONE secretion and food intake in mammals. Ghrelin receptors are found in the pituitary and HYPOTHALAMUS. They belong to the family of G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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