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a molecular structure on the cell surface, which allows the attachment of specific extracellular molecules, such as antigens and cytokines, in order to allow communication with other cells and the environment. Receptors are a starting point for signal transduction.
Ãâó: www.qimr.edu.au/qimr_glossary.html
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Ecological entity exposed to a stressor.
Ãâó: www.waterquality.de/hydrobio.hw/RTERMS.HTM
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A molecule that recognizes a unique hormone. Once that hormone is bound to the receptor, the information carried by the hormone can now exert its biological action.
Ãâó: www.aboutzonediet.org/glossary.htm
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1. A molecular structure within a cell or on the surface characterised by selective binding of a specific substance and a specific physiologic effect that accompanies the binding, for example, cell surface receptors for peptide hormones, neurotransmitters, antigens, complement fragments and immunoglobulins and cytoplasmic receptors for steroid hormones. 2. A sensory nerve terminal that responds to stimuli of various kinds. More.
Ãâó: home.comcast.net/~bkrentzman/glossary2.html
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a protein usually found on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific chemical messenger, such as a neurotransmitter.
Ãâó: www.biotechshares.com/glossary.htm
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