[cell surface molecules on cells of the immune system that specifically bind surface molecules or messenger molecules and trigger changes in the behavior of cells; although these receptors were first identified in the immune system, many have important functions elsewhere; not all immunologic receptors are tree'd under this term. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0034817 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Immunologic Factor
- Receptor
Relation/PAR: Cell Surface Receptor
Relation/CHD: Extracellular Matrix, Integrins
scavenger receptor
cytokine receptor