Preferred Term:
cytokine receptors
Definition:
A cytokine receptor is a protein on the cell surface that specifically binds cytokine ligands which are small proteins secreted by immune cells. These receptors mediate molecular functions such as signal transduction.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/243405
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