 Receptors, Ghrelin
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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.
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D054440
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.776.543.750.100.322
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| Concept/Terms |
Receptors, Ghrelin- Receptors, Ghrelin
- Ghrelin Receptors
- GHS Receptor Type 1
- Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptors
- Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor
- Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1
- Ghrelin Receptor
- Receptor, Ghrelin
- GHSR Protein
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Gomez JL, Cunningham CL, Finn DA, Young EA, Helpenstell LK, Schuette LM, Fidler TL, Kosten TA, Ryabinin AE. Differential effects of ghrelin antagonists on alcohol drinking and reinforcement in mouse and rat models of alcohol dependence. Neuropharmacology. 2015 Oct; 97:182-93.
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