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A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.

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Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

Some tumors have higher estrogen receptor levels than others.

An Fc receptor for human immunoglobulin G is located within the tegument of human cytomegalovirus.

Identification and expression of a murine cytomegalovirus early gene coding for an Fc receptor.

The main active constituent of cannabis - THC is one such CB1 receptor agonist.

The researchers studied the gene for the androgen receptor, which is located on the X-chromosome.

Specific group II metabotropic glutamate receptor activation inhibits the development of kindled epilepsy in rats.

Novel SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators) are taking a different tack in the R&D stakes.

Toll-like receptor 2 and 4 (TLR2 and TLR4) agonists differentially regulate secretory interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene expression in macrophages.

Previous studies have shown the vasopressin receptor gene regulates social behaviors in many species.

An important biological marker for monitoring residual disease is the promyelocytic retinoic acid receptor alpha (PML-RARalpha) fusion transcript.

Androgen receptor blockade might be potentiated by a reduction of serum androgen receptor blockade might be potentiated by a reduction of serum androgens.

Over the first 4-5 days 5-HT3 receptor antagonists alone or in combination with dexamethasone were superior to conventional anti-emetic regimens.

The development of 5-HT7 receptor antagonists is still in its infancy, however this is expected to soon change.

The standard treatments, the 5HT3 antagonists, whilst effective, do not block all serotonin receptor sub-types.

H2 receptor antagonists also reduce the amount of acid produced by your stomach.

A very few people who have taken asthma treatment tablets called ' leukotriene receptor antagonists ' have turned out to have Churg-Strauss syndrome.

A study of the effects of angiotensin II receptor blockade in heart failure is planned for 1998.

Like ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers have also been shown to be beneficial in diabetic kidney disease.

Human membrane cofactor protein (CD46) acts as a cellular receptor for measles virus.

There is considerable divergence in the other receptor binding domain.

A mutation in a receptor for the neurotransmitter dopamine has been found on chromosome 11 or 18.

Clozapine, an atypical neuroleptic agent with D 4 receptor antagonist activity, does not cause tardive dyskinesia but may cause agranulocytosis.

For example, most cells take up cholesterol through receptor mediated endocytosis.

In vivo immune evasion mediated by the herpes simplex virus type 1 immunoglobulin G Fc receptor.

Use of a monoclonal antibody directed against the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor in high-risk coronary angioplasty.

Both receptor binding and membrane fusion processes are mediated by the Haemagglutinin virus membrane glycoprotein.

When the chemical histamine is released into the blood, it attaches to these receptor cells.

This kinase domain shows approximately 84% homology with the insulin receptor.

One of the serotonergic receptors implicated in mediating certain symptoms of depression such as mood and eating abnormalities, is the 5-HT 2C receptor.

T cell receptor gene rearrangement problems contribute to thymic involution by making the cells less resistant to apoptosis.

Identification as the type I receptor and analysis of binding kinetics and biologic function.

We conclude that 5-HT7 receptor ligands hold considerable potential.

An opiate receptor ligand, would then only attach to the perfect opiate group, like endorphins, morphine or heroine.

These include components of signaling pathways and ubiquitin ligase proteins that regulate signal receptor trafficking.

The Cry gene toxins target specific insect cell receptor proteins and create pores that lead to osmotic lysis of the insect gut cells.

Effective drugs for combating motion sickness include antihistamines, antimuscarinics, 5-HT1A (serotonergic) receptor agonists and neurokinin type 1 receptor antagonists.

It also has antagonistic activity at the kappa opioid receptor.

In the human it seems that changes in the levels of the oxytocin receptor, rather than in oxytocin receptor, rather than in oxytocin itself are important for labor.

Regulated expression and release of the IL-1 decoy receptor in human mononuclear phagocytes.

A novel substrate of receptor tyrosine phosphatase PTPRO is required for nerve growth factor-induced process outgrowth.

Nevertheless, current research funding emphasizes the role of ultraviolet vision in birds with research ranging from receptor cell physiology to behavioral experiments.

Pretreatment with the M2 receptor agonist pilocarpine increased histamine PC20, at baseline, indicating normal function of the neuronal M2 muscarinic receptor.

The rationale for using epidermal growth factor receptor targeted therapies is also reviewed.

Sumatriptan, is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, the receptor agonist, the receptors being present mainly in cranial vessels.

Green hay being spread onto receptor field using muck spreader.

Both receptor and non-receptor tyrosine kinases play pivotal roles in these signaling pathways.

By adding an extra pyrrole group we have enhanced the affinity of this class of receptor for anions.

Research on the mechanisms of action of the retinoic acid receptor antagonists is ongoing.

Sumatriptan, is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, the receptors being present mainly in cranial vessels.

It acts selectively on the AT 1 receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II.