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*[[Immune receptor]], a receptor that occurs on the surface of immunocytes and binds to antigens
*[[Immune receptor]], a receptor that occurs on the surface of immunocytes and binds to antigens


==Other==
==Telecommunication==
*[[Receiver (radio)]], a device for the reception of electromagnetic signals
*[[Receiver (radio)]], a device for the reception of electromagnetic signals
*Receptor, a synthesizer and audio processor from Muse Research


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Revision as of 11:29, 31 August 2012

Receptor may refer to:

Cellular

  • Sensory receptor, in physiology, any structure which, on receiving environmental stimuli, produces an informative nerve impulse

Molecular

  • Receptor (biochemistry), in biochemistry, a protein molecule that receives and responds to a neurotransmitter, or other substance

Special cases of receptors in biochemistry

  • Cell surface receptor, a receptor on the outer surface of a cell membrane, that takes part in communication between the cell and the outside world
  • Nuclear receptor, a receptor found within cells that is responsible for sensing steroid and thyroid hormones and certain other molecules
  • Immune receptor, a receptor that occurs on the surface of immunocytes and binds to antigens

Other

  • Receiver (radio), a device for the reception of electromagnetic signals
  • Receptor, a synthesizer and audio processor from Muse Research