Receptors, Cholecystokinin

Synonyms

CCK 4 Receptors

CCK 8 Receptors

CCK Receptor

CCK Receptors

CCK-4 Receptors

CCK-8 Receptors

Caerulein Receptors

Cholecystokinin Octapeptide Receptors

Cholecystokinin Receptor

Cholecystokinin Receptors

Octapeptide Receptors, Cholecystokinin

Pancreozymin Receptors

Receptor, CCK

Receptor, Cholecystokinin

Receptors, CCK

Receptors, CCK 4

Receptors, CCK 8

Receptors, CCK-4

Receptors, CCK-8

Receptors, Caerulein

Receptors, Cholecystokinin Octapeptide

Receptors, Pancreozymin

Receptors, Sincalide

Sincalide 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.