receptor
Cell's docking site
A receptor is a structure that receives signals or stimuli.
In biology, receptors are proteins on or within cells that bind to specific molecules—hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs—triggering a cellular response: The drug blocks pain receptors.
Sensory receptors detect light, sound, pressure, or temperature.
In telecommunications, a receptor is any device that receives signals.
Nerve signal crossing point
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
- acetylcholineNeurotransmitter for muscles and memory
glutamate · GABA · norepinephrine · histamine · glycine · adenosine · endorphin · oxytocin
Molecule that binds centrally
- bindingLegally or morally required
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
modulator · inhibitor · selectivity · potency · saturation · kinetics · dose-response · desensitization
Cell responding to light
- mechanoreceptorSensory cell for pressure
- chemoreceptorSensory unit detecting chemicals
- thermoreceptorNeuron sensing temperature changes
- proprioceptorSensory receptor detecting position
baroreceptor · olfactory · gustatory · tactile · retina · cochlea · stimulus · sensation
Thin tissue sheet
- proteinFolded amino chain
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
- cytoplasmicWithin cell's gel-like matrix
- nuclearOf atomic energy
phosphorylation · cascade · pathway · activation · expression · endocytosis · trafficking · localization
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
cortisol · adrenaline · endocrine · steroid · metabolic
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
- cytokineImmune signaling molecule
immunoglobulin · complement · lymphocyte · interferon · interleukin · inflammatory · recognition · pathogen
synapse
Nerve signal crossing point
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
acetylcholine · glutamate · GABA · norepinephrine · histamine · glycine · adenosine · endorphin · oxytocin · presynaptic
ligand
Molecule that binds centrally
- bindingLegally or morally required
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
affinity · modulator · inhibitor · selectivity · potency · saturation · kinetics · dose-response · desensitization · internalization
photoreceptor
Cell responding to light
- mechanoreceptorSensory cell for pressure
- chemoreceptorSensory unit detecting chemicals
- thermoreceptorNeuron sensing temperature changes
proprioceptor · baroreceptor · olfactory · gustatory · tactile · retina · cochlea · stimulus · sensation · transduction
membrane
Thin tissue sheet
- proteinFolded amino chain
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
- cytoplasmicWithin cell's gel-like matrix
nuclear · phosphorylation · cascade · pathway · activation · expression · endocytosis · trafficking · localization
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
thyroid · cortisol · adrenaline · endocrine · steroid · metabolic
antibody
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
cytokine · immunoglobulin · complement · lymphocyte · interferon · interleukin · inflammatory · recognition · pathogen
- cell membranephospholipid, cholesterol, membrane protein, aquaporin, leaflet
- Neurochemistrydopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, acetylcholine
- Neurotransmissionsynapse, neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin
- cell signalingligand, signaling, kinase, downstream, pathway
- membrane proteinsaquaporin, transporters, transporter, carrier proteins, potassium channels
- body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
receptortransmitter
Signal-emitting device
emitter · sender · broadcaster · signaler · effector
- wedding receptionCelebration following a marriage
- reception deskEntry point for arrivals
- warm receptionEnthusiastic, friendly greeting
- reception areaEntry zone for guests
- reception centerFacility for processing arrivals
- poor receptionInadequate transmission quality
reception, receptive, receptionist, receptionists, preceptor, receptivity, receptors, preceptors