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Descriptor English:

Receptors, Galanin

Descriptor Spanish:

Receptores de Galanina

Descriptor Portuguese:

Receptores de Galanina

Synonyms English:

Galanin Receptor
Galanin Receptors
Receptor, Galanin

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Definition English:

A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for GALANIN and galanin peptides. They are generally considered to be coupled to the GI, INHIBITORY G-PROTEIN to meditate the neurological effects of galanin. Several subtypes of galanin receptors occur with differing specificities for the full length galanin, galanin peptide fragments, and galanin-like peptide.

Indexing Annotation English:

GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics

History Note English:

2004; use RECEPTORS, GALANIN (NM) 1999-2003

Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

38277

Unique Identifier:

D044088

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