Receptor
neuropeptide receptor
neu·ro·pep·tide re·cep·tor
Subclass of:
Neurotransmitter Receptor; Peptide Receptor
Definitions related to neuropeptide receptor:
  • (receptors, neuropeptide) Cell surface receptors that bind specific neuropeptides with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Many neuropeptides are also hormones outside of the nervous system.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
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