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Receptors, Eicosanoid
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Definition
: Cell surface proteins that bind eicosanoids with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Among the eicosanoid receptors are receptors for the prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
GEN; prefer specifics; DF: RECEPT EICOSANOID
Examples
Receptors, Leukotriene
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Receptors, Lipoxin
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Receptors, Prostaglandin
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Receptors, Thromboxane
Other names
Eicosanoid Receptors; Receptor, Eicosanoid; Eicosanoids Receptor; Receptor, Eicosanoids; Eicosanoid Receptor
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OXER1 protein, human
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*Receptors, Eicosanoid.
J Biol Chem 2002 Aug 30;277(35):31459-65
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hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid receptor
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*Receptors, Eicosanoid.
J Biol Chem 1992 Nov 25;267(33):23625-31
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hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid receptor
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*Receptors, Eicosanoid.
Exp Cell Res 1990;191(2):204