Receptors, Cholecystokinin

MeSH code information

• Name
  Receptors, Cholecystokinin
• Concept
  Scope note: 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.
• Tree numbers
  • D12.776.543.750.695.170
  • D12.776.543.750.720.600.270
  • D12.776.543.750.750.360.200
  • D12.776.543.750.750.555.270
• Qualifiers
  isolation & purification, immunology, biosynthesis, physiology, therapeutic use, agonists, blood, deficiency, chemistry, drug effects, radiation effects, history, analysis, classification, genetics, administration & dosage, antagonists & inhibitors, ultrastructure, metabolism