Cholecystokinin receptors or CCK receptors are a group of
G-protein coupled receptors which bind the peptide hormones
cholecystokinin (CCK) and
gastrin.
There are two different subtypes
CCKA and
CCKB which are ~50%
homologous:
Various
cholecystokinin antagonist
A cholecystokinin receptor antagonist is a specific type of receptor antagonist which blocks the receptor sites for the peptide hormone cholecystokinin (CCK).
Classification
There are two subtypes of this receptor known at present, defined as ...
s have been developed and are used in research, although the only drug of this class that has been widely marketed to date is the anti-ulcer drug
proglumide.
References
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G protein-coupled receptors
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