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Receptors, Ghrelin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, Ghrelin
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.695.322
Unique ID
D054440
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054440
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
GHS Receptor Type 1
GHS-R Type 1A
GHS-R1A
GHS-R1B
GHSR Protein
Ghrelin Receptor
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, Growth Hormone Secretagogue 1A
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Cell Surface (1996-2007)
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled (1996-2007)
Public MeSH Note
2008; GROWTH HORMONE SECRETAGOGUE RECEPTOR was indexed under RECEPTORS, G-PROTEIN-COUPLED 1999-2007
History Note
2008 (1999)
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
2007/07/09
Revision Date
2016/06/17
Receptors, Ghrelin Preferred
Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1A Narrower
Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1B Narrower
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