Cholecystokinin Receptors

Cell surface proteins that bind cholecystokinin (CCK) with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Cholecystokinin receptors are activated by GASTRIN as well as by CCK-4; CCK-8; and CCK-33. Activation of these receptors evokes secretion of AMYLASE by pancreatic acinar cells, acid and PEPSIN by stomach mucosal cells, and contraction of the PYLORUS and GALLBLADDER. The role of the widespread CCK receptors in the central nervous system is not well understood.

Also Known As:

Cholecystokinin Receptor; CCK Receptors; Receptors, Cholecystokinin; CCK Receptor; CCK-4 Receptors; CCK-8 Receptors; Receptors, CCK-4; Receptors, CCK-8; Receptors, Cholecystokinin Octapeptide; CCK 4 Receptors; CCK 8 Receptors; Octapeptide Receptors, Cholecystokinin; Receptor, CCK; Receptor, Cholecystokinin; Receptors, CCK 4; Receptors, CCK 8; Caerulein Receptors; Cholecystokinin Octapeptide Receptors; Pancreozymin Receptors; Receptors, CCK; Receptors, Caerulein; Receptors, Pancreozymin; Receptors, Sincalide; Sincalide Receptors

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Membrane Proteins: 10262
    - Cell Surface Receptors: 2156
      - G-Protein-Coupled Receptors: 4858
        Cholecystokinin Receptors: 335
      - Peptide Receptors: 1208
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Cholecystokinin Receptors: 335
        Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptors: 2
        Cholecystokinin Receptors: 335
      - Neurotransmitter Receptors: 577
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Cholecystokinin Receptors: 335

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