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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > virus receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > receptors > virus receptors
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > virus receptors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > virus receptors
Preferred Term:

virus receptors

Definition:
Specific molecular components of the cell capable of recognizing and interacting with a virus, and which, after binding it, are capable of generating some signal that initiates the chain of events leading to the biological response.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
membrane proteins, receptors
Entry Terms:
  • phage receptors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/217595
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