Oxytocin receptor (OTR)

催产素受体

英文解释

Oxytocin receptor (OTR), a member of the G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) family, is part of an ancient hormone system expressed in diverse phyla in relation to acute reproductive smooth muscle responses, such as egg-laying, birth, or milk letdown.

中文解释

催产素受体 (OTR) 是 G 蛋白偶联受体 G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) 家族的成员，是一种古老的激素系统的一部分，在各种门中表达，与急性生殖平滑肌反应有关，例如产卵、分娩或泌乳。

参考文献

[1]. E Grazzini, et al. Inhibition of oxytocin receptor function by direct binding of progesterone. Nature. 1998 Apr 2;392(6675):509-12.
[2]. RIvell, et al. The structure and regulation of the oxytocin receptor. Exp Physiol. 2001 Mar;86(2):289-96.