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

immunologic receptors

Definition:
Cell surface molecules on cells of the immune system that specifically bind surface molecules or messenger molecules and trigger changes in the behavior of cells. Although these receptors were first identified in the immune system, many have important functions elsewhere.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
receptors, membrane proteins
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • immunological receptors
  • immune receptors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/237175
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