Somatostatin Receptors

Somatostatin receptors are specialized proteins found on the surface of certain cells in the body. They act like locks that respond to somatostatin, a hormone that helps regulate the release of other hormones and cell activity. These receptors are important in controlling processes like growth, digestion, and hormone secretion. In medicine, they’re targeted in treatments for tumors that produce excess hormones or grow abnormally, allowing medications to attach to these receptors and block or alter their activity, helping to manage various endocrine and neuroendocrine conditions.