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Receptors, Gonadotropin

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Definition: Those protein complexes or molecular sites on the surfaces of gonadal and other sensitive cells that bind gonadotropins and thereby modify the functions of those cells; hCG, LH, and FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE are the major specific gonadotropins.  GEN; prefer specifics; DF: RECEPT GONADOTROPIN   
Examples Receptors, FSH; Receptors, LH; Receptors, Prolactin 		Other names Receptors, Menotropin; Pituitary Gonadotropin Receptors; Menotropin Receptors; Gonadotropin Receptors; Receptor, Pituitary Gonadotropin; Receptor, Gonadotopin; Gonadotropins Receptors; Gonadotropin Receptors, Pituitary; Gonadotropin Receptor, Pituitary; Receptors, Pituitary Gonadotropin; Receptors, Gonadotropins; Pituitary Gonadotropin Receptor; Gonadotopin Receptor

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