Receptor Activation

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Receptor Activation Definition

Receptor Activation typically involves a high-affinity binding interaction of a signaling molecule (ligand) with a specific target protein causing a conformational and functional change in the receptor molecule. Altered interaction of the ligand-bound receptor with target molecules leads in turn to changes in cellular physiology through modification of the activity of one or more signal transduction pathways.

Receptor Activation Synonyms

Receptor Activation

Terms in Receptor Activation category

Cytokine Receptor Activation
Retinoic Acid Receptor Activation
TCR Activation