Gastrin/Cholecystokinin Type B Receptor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** Gastrin/cholecystokinin type B receptor (447 aa, ~48 kDa) is encoded by the human CCKBR gene. This protein is involved in peptide hormone binding and the regulation of cell proliferation, feeding behavior, and sensory perception.

**Synonyms:** - CCK-B Receptor - CCK-BR - CCK2-R - CCKBR - CCKRB - Cholecystokinin B Receptor - Cholecystokinin Type B Receptor - Cholecystokinin-2 Receptor - GASR - Gastrin Receptor