Receptors, Somatostatin
Cell surface proteins that bind somatostatin and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Somatostatin is a hypothalamic hormone, a pancreatic hormone, and a central and peripheral neurotransmitter. Activated somatostatin receptors on pituitary cells inhibit the release of growth hormone; those on endocrine and gastrointestinal cells regulate the absorption and utilization of nutrients; and those on neurons mediate somatostatin's role as a neurotransmitter.
Year introduced: 1993
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.695.850, D12.776.543.750.720.600.760, D12.776.543.750.750.555.760, D12.776.543.750.750.580.720, D12.776.543.750.750.700.800
MeSH Unique ID: D017481
Entry Terms:
- Somatostatin Receptors
- SRIH Receptors
- Receptors, Somatotropin Release Inhibiting Hormone
- Receptors, SRIH
- Somatostatin Receptor
- Receptor, Somatostatin
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