Mesh term Receptors, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
Browse to parent terms:Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
Receptors, Growth Factor
Description
Specific receptors on cell membranes that react with PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR, its analogs, or antagonists. The alpha PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR ALPHA) and the beta PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR BETA) are the two principle types of PDGF receptors. Activation of the protein-tyrosine kinase activity of the receptors occurs by ligand-induced dimerization or heterodimerization of PDGF receptor types.Browse to child terms:
Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor alpha
Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor beta
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