Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor (GnRHR) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GNRHR gene. It is also known as the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor (LHRH receptor).

Pronunciation

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor is pronounced as go-nad-o-tro-pin re-leas-ing hor-mone re-cep-tor.

Etymology

The term "Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor" is derived from the Greek words "gonos" (offspring), "tropos" (a turning), "hormone" (to set in motion), and "receptor" (receiver).

Function

The Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) receptor is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family. It is activated by the binding of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The receptor is expressed on the surface of pituitary gonadotrope cells where it is necessary for the transduction of the GnRH signal and the subsequent release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Related Terms

• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
• G-Protein Coupled Receptor
• Pituitary Gland
• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
• Luteinizing Hormone

See Also

• Gonadotropin
• Hormone Receptor
• Endocrinology

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