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Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.750.360
Unique ID
D011964
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011964
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific hormone
Scope Note
Cell surface proteins that bind gastrointestinal hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Most gastrointestinal hormones also act as neurotransmitters so these receptors are also present in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Entry Version
RECEPT GASTROINTESTINAL HORMONE
Entry Term(s)
Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptor
Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptors
Intestinal Hormone Receptor
Intestinal Hormone Receptors
Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormones
Receptors, Gastrointestinal Peptides
Receptors, Intestinal Hormone
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
WK 170
Previous Indexing
Gastrointestinal Hormones (1966-1986)
Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1986)
Public MeSH Note
87
History Note
87
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/03/31
Revision Date
2019/05/24
Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone Preferred
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