[A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific physiologic effect in the cell. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0597357 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Receptor
Relation/PAR: binding protein
Relation/CHD: hormone receptor
drug receptor
Cell Surface Receptor
antibody receptor
leukocyte adhesion molecule
Cytoplasmic Receptor
carbohydrate receptor
nonvisual photoreceptor
vitamin receptor