Receptors, Somatostatin

Somatostatinreceptorer

Engelsk definition

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.

Svenska synonymer

Receptorer, somatostatin

Engelska synonymer

Somatostatin Receptors SRIH Receptors Receptors, Somatotropin Release Inhibiting Hormone Receptors, SRIH Somatostatin Receptor Receptor, Somatostatin