Somatostatin receptors are G protein-coupled receptors that mediate the effects of the hormone somatostatin, which inhibits the release of several other hormones and neurotransmitters. These receptors are involved in various physiological processes, including regulation of the endocrine system, inhibition of cell proliferation, and modulation of neurotransmission.

Somatostatin Receptors

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a large family of cell surface receptors that play a crucial role in signal transduction by activating intracellular G proteins in response to extracellular stimuli. They are involved in numerous physiological processes and are a major target for drug development, with approximately 34% of all modern medicinal drugs targeting these receptors.

G Protein-coupled Receptors

Effects of somatostatin

Release of hormones

Release of neurotransmitters

Physiological processes are the complex interactions and functions that occur within living organisms to maintain life and homeostasis. These processes encompass a wide range of activities, including metabolism, respiration, circulation, and cellular communication, each crucial for sustaining health and responding to environmental changes.

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