Receptor, Cholecystokinin A

Synonyms

CCK A Receptor

CCK(1) Receptor

CCK-A Receptor

Cholecystokinin A Receptor

Receptor, CCK-A

A subtype of cholecystokinin receptor found primarily in the PANCREAS; STOMACH; INTESTINE; and GALLBLADDER. It plays a role in regulating digestive functions such as gallbladder contraction, pancreatic enzyme secretion and absorption in the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.