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receptor site [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Nervous System
- Immunology
- Medication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- receptor site
1, record 1, English, receptor%20site
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A location in the cell where molecules of a certain nature, such as [hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, etc.] can take effect on the cell to alter its biochemical processes. 2, record 1, English, - receptor%20site
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Système nerveux
- Immunologie
- Médicaments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- site récepteur
1, record 1, French, site%20r%C3%A9cepteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les molécules qui effectuent la communication d'un neurone à l'autre sont neurotransmettrices. Les neurotransmetteurs se fixent sur le site émetteur d'un neurone et se déplacent sur le site récepteur d'un autre. 1, record 1, French, - site%20r%C3%A9cepteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Cytology
- Immunology
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- receptor site
1, record 2, English, receptor%20site
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure of protein on the outside of the cell membrane [that allows] cells to identify each other and serve as attachment points for biological substances that produce alterations in cell function. 2, record 2, English, - receptor%20site
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Cytologie
- Immunologie
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- site récepteur
1, record 2, French, site%20r%C3%A9cepteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les hormones n'ont un effet sur les cellules des tissus cibles qu'à condition que celles-ci disposent d'un site récepteur spécifique capable de les fixer. 2, record 2, French, - site%20r%C3%A9cepteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Citología
- Inmunología
- Sistema nervioso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sitio receptor
1, record 2, Spanish, sitio%20receptor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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