FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as GHSR_HUMAN, GHSR. Receptor for ghrelin, coupled to G-alpha-11 proteins. Stimulates growth hormone secretion. Binds also other growth hormone releasing peptides (GHRP) (e.g. Met-enkephalin and GHRP-6) as well as non-peptide, low molecular weight secretagogues (e.g. L-692, 429, MK-0677, adenosine).

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uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

GHSR

Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1

GHSR

Molecular Synopsis