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Cell surface proteins that bind oxytocin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Oxytocin receptors in the uterus and the mammary glands mediate the hormone's stimulation of contraction and milk ejection. The presence of oxytocin and oxytocin receptors in neurons of the brain probably reflects an additional role as a neurotransmitter.
Entry Version
RECEPT OXYTOCIN
Entry Term(s)
Oxytocin Receptor
Oxytocin Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Angiotensin (1985-1993)
Receptors, Cell Surface (1981-1984)
Public MeSH Note
94; OXYTOCIN RECEPTOR was indexed under RECEPTORS, ANGIOTENSIN 1985-93 & RECEPTORS, ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES (1981-84)
Online Note
use RECEPTORS, OXYTOCIN (NM) to search OXYTOCIN RECEPTOR 1981-93
Cell surface proteins that bind oxytocin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Oxytocin receptors in the uterus and the mammary glands mediate the hormone's stimulation of contraction and milk ejection. The presence of oxytocin and oxytocin receptors in neurons of the brain probably reflects an additional role as a neurotransmitter.