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

transforming growth factor beta receptors

Definition:
Cell-surface proteins that bind transforming growth factor beta and trigger changes influencing the behavior of cells. Two types of transforming growth factor receptors have been recognized. They differ in affinity for different members of the transforming growth factor beta family and in cellular mechanisms of action.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cytokine receptors
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • TGF-beta receptors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/295036
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