Preparation and Storage
Background: GnRHR
GnRHR is the receptor for type 1 gonadotropin-releasing hormone. GnRHR is a member of the seven-transmembrane, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family. It is expressed on the surface of pituitary gonadotrope cells as well as lymphocytes, breast, ovary, and prostate. Following binding of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, GnRHR associates with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Activation of GnRHR ultimately causes the release of gonadotropic luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Defects in GnRHR are a cause of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH).
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Long Name:
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Receptor
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Entrez Gene IDs:
2798 (Human); 14715 (Mouse); 81668 (Rat)
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Alternate Names:
GnRH receptor; GnRHR; GnRH-R; GNRHR1; gonadotropin-releasing hormone (type 1) receptor 1; gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor; GRHR; HH7; leutinizing-releasing hormone receptor; LHRHR; LHRHRleutinizing hormone releasing horomone receptor; LRHR; luliberin receptor; Luliberin; type I GnRH receptor