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receptor Physiol a sensory nerve ending that changes specific stimuli into nerve impulses receptor [ri′sep·tər] (biochemistry) A site or structure in a cell which combines with a drug or other biological to produce a specific alteration of cell function. (physiology) A sense organ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The researchers could tell when an orphan receptor had hooked a molecule by monitoring signaling events, such as waves of calcium ions, in the cells. Targeting underserved markets through the development of pharmaceuticals that change the activity of orphan receptors. These include statements related to the pending merger between X-Ceptor and Exelixis, the receipt, registration and value of shares, recording of a gain on those shares, and continued development of orphan receptor technology licensed by Ligand to X-Ceptor subject to future royalty payments. |
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