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GHS Receptor

Meaning

The GHS Receptor, or Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor, is a specific G protein-coupled receptor that serves as the binding site for the endogenous hormone ghrelin and various synthetic Growth Hormone Secretagogues. Primarily located in the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland, this receptor is a pivotal component of the neuroendocrine axis regulating Growth Hormone secretion. Its activation is also intricately linked to the control of appetite and energy homeostasis.