Term Name: | gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor activity |
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Synonyms: | GnRH receptor activity, gonadotrophin-releasing hormone receptor activity |
Definition: | Combining with gonadotropin-releasing hormone to initiate a change in cell activity. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a peptide hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary. GnRH is synthesized and released by the hypothalamus. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004968] QuickGO AmiGO |