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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. immunologic receptors
  5. cytokine receptors
  6. transforming growth factor beta receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. immunologic receptors
  5. cytokine receptors
  6. transforming growth factor beta receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. immunologic receptors
  5. cytokine receptors
  6. transforming growth factor beta receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. receptors
  4. immunologic receptors
  5. cytokine receptors
  6. transforming growth factor beta receptors

Preferred term

transforming growth factor beta receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • TGF-beta receptors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/295036

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