Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone

**Definition:** Cell surface proteins that bind gastrointestinal hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Most gastrointestinal hormones also act as neurotransmitters so these receptors are also present in the central and peripheral nervous systems.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.750.360

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, Gastrointestinal Peptides - Intestinal Hormone Receptor - Receptors, Intestinal Hormone - Intestinal Hormone Receptors - Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptor - Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptors - Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormones