Receptors, Pituitary Hormone

Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Since many pituitary hormones are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found in the nervous system.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.750.660

MeSH Unique ID: D011979

Entry Terms:

• Receptors, Pituitary Hormones
• Pituitary Hormones Receptors
• Pituitary Hormone Receptors

Previous Indexing:

• Pituitary Hormones (1972-1986)
• Pituitary Hormones, Anterior (1966-1986)
• Pituitary Hormones, Posterior (1966-1986)
• Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1986)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, Peptide
Receptors, Pituitary Hormone
Receptors, Corticotropin
Receptors, Melanocortin +
Receptors, Gonadotropin
Receptors, FSH
Receptors, LH
Receptors, Prolactin
Receptors, Oxytocin
Receptors, Somatotropin
Receptors, Thyrotropin
Receptors, Vasopressin