Receptors, Ghrelin

Synonyms

GHS R Type 1A

GHS Receptor Type 1

GHS-R Type 1A

GHS-R1A

GHS-R1B

GHSR Protein

Ghrelin Receptor

Ghrelin Receptors

Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor

Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1

Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1A

Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1B

Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptors

Growth Hormone Secretogogue Receptor 1B

Receptor, Ghrelin

Receptor, Growth Hormone Secretagogue 1A

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.