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Background: GHRHR
GHRHR is the receptor for growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH). It is coupled to G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. Mutations in this gene have been associated with isolated growth hormone deficiency (IGHD), also known as Dwarfism of Sindh, a disorder characterized by short stature.
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Long Name:
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Receptor
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Entrez Gene IDs:
2692 (Human); 14602 (Mouse); 25321 (Rat)
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Alternate Names:
GHRFR; GHRH receptor; GHRHR; GRF receptor; GRFR; growth hormone releasing hormone receptor; Growth hormone-releasing factor receptor; growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor; IGHD1B; Little