Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1

Definition:

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).

References:

[1]. R G Smith, et al. Growth hormone secretagogue receptor family members and ligands. Endocrine. 2001 Feb;14(1):9-14. [Content Brief]

[2]. M Kojima, et al. Ghrelin is a growth-hormone-releasing acylated peptide from stomach. Nature. 1999 Dec 9;402(6762):656-60. [Content Brief]

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