[proteins in the cytoplasm or nucleus that specifically bind signaling molecules and trigger changes which influence the behavior of cells; major groups are the steroid hormone receptors, which usually are found in the cytoplasm, and the thyroid hormone receptors, which usually are found in the nucleus; not all cytoplasmic receptors are tree'd under this term. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0206587 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Receptor
Relation/PAR: Receptor
Relation/CHD: antigen receptor
complement receptor
cytokine receptor