Receptors (definition)

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ψ	Receptors, Interleukin-5

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Definition: Cell surface receptors that are specific for INTERLEUKIN-5. They are heterodimeric proteins consisting of the INTERLEUKIN-5 RECEPTOR ALPHA SUBUNIT and the CYTOKINE RECEPTOR COMMON BETA SUBUNIT. Signaling from interleukin-5 receptors can occur through interaction of their cytoplasmic domains with SYNTENINS.

Examples Cytokine Receptor Common beta Subunit; Interleukin-5 Receptor alpha Subunit

Other names Receptors, Interleukin 5; Receptors, IL-5; Receptor, Interleukin-5; Receptor, Interleukin 5; Receptor, IL5; Interleukin 5 Receptors; IL 5 Receptors; Interleukin-5 Receptor; Interleukin 5 Receptor; IL5 Receptor; Interleukin-5 Receptors; IL-5 Receptors

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Receptors, Interleukin-5