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GO: Biological Process

receptor catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0032801
Synonyms
  • receptor breakdown
  • receptor catabolism
  • receptor degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function.
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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