retseptorvalk
Reseptorvalk, often translated as receptor protein, refers to a protein molecule that is embedded within or on the surface of a cell membrane. Its primary function is to bind to specific signaling molecules, known as ligands. This binding event triggers a change in the receptor protein's shape, which in turn initiates a cascade of intracellular events. These events can lead to a variety of cellular responses, such as cell growth, division, differentiation, or the release of other signaling molecules.
There are several major classes of receptor proteins. For example, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a
The specificity of receptor-ligand binding is crucial. A receptor will typically only bind to a particular