Transmembrane proteins that recognize and bind GHRELIN, a potent stimulator of GROWTH HORMONE secretion and food intake in mammals. Ghrelin receptors are found in the pituitary and HYPOTHALAMUS. They belong to the family of G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS.

Synonyms: Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor GHS Receptor Type 1 Ghrelin Receptors GHS-R Type 1A GHSR Protein Growth Hormone Secretogogue Receptor 1B GHS R Type 1A Ghrelin Receptor Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1A 0 Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1B Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Type 1 Receptor, Growth Hormone Secretagogue 1A Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptors GHS-R1B GHS-R1A Receptor, Ghrelin Receptors, Ghrelin