CCKAR, Official Symbol CCKARprovided by HGNC Official Full Name cholecystokinin A receptorprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:1570 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000163394 MIM:118444; AllianceGenome:HGNC:1570 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CCK-A; CCK1R; CCKRA; CCK-1R; CCK1-R Summary This gene encodes a G-protein coupled receptor that binds non-sulfated members of the cholecystokinin (CCK) family of peptide hormones. This receptor is a major physiologic mediator of pancreatic enzyme secretion and smooth muscle contraction of the gallbladder and stomach. In the central and peripheral nervous system this receptor regulates satiety and the release of beta-endorphin and dopamine. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Biased expression in gall bladder (RPKM 17.2) and stomach (RPKM 6.8) See more Orthologs mouse all