MeSH definition : Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger
intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Since many pituitary hormones
are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found
in the nervous system.;
MeSH annotation : GEN: prefer specifics; coord IM with specific pituit hormone (IM); DF: RECEPT PITUITARY
HORMONE; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific pituitary hormone;
Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger
intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Since many pituitary hormones
are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found
in the nervous system.