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Receptor
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A protein located on the cell surface, or in the cytoplasm, that binds to a specific signaling factor, such as a hormone, antigen, or neurotransmitter, causing a conformational and functional change in the receptor molecule. The ligand-bound receptor then alters its interaction with target molecules, which leads to changes in cellular physiology through modification of the activity of one or more signal transduction pathways. [ ]
Term info
Label
Receptor
Synonyms
- Receptor
- Receptor Protein
- receptor
ALT DEFINITION
A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific physiologic effect in the cell.
Legacy Concept Name
Receptor
Preferred Name
Receptor
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Receptor
UMLS CUI
C0597357
code
C18106