Biochemistry
Pituitary
Endocrine gland at the base of the brain — source of growth hormone and other hormones.
Definition
The pituitary gland secretes GH, TSH, ACTH, LH, FSH, and prolactin. GHRH analogs and ghrelin agonists target pituitary somatotrophs to release endogenous GH.
Related terms
- GHRH ReceptorPituitary receptor for growth hormone-releasing hormone; target of sermorelin, CJC-1295, and tesamorelin.
- Ghrelin Receptor (GHSR-1a)The growth hormone secretagogue receptor bound by ghrelin, ipamorelin, and MK-677.
- GH PulsatilityThe rhythmic, episodic secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary.
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