Receptor Desensitization

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Receptor Desensitization Definition

Involves a reduction of receptor or cellular responsiveness to a continued or increased presence of ligand. Desensitization often involves inhibition of receptor activity or a reduction in the pool of available receptors, which alters the activity of associated signal transduction pathways and cellular physiology.

Receptor Desensitization Synonyms

Receptor Desensitization, Desensitization

Terms in Receptor Desensitization category

Receptor Down Regulation