• More recent studies show that St. John's Wort may activate adenosine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and glutamate receptors. (mentalhelp.net)
  • MG also demonstrated sedative effects at high doses, a hallmark of drugs that activate inhibitory GABA receptors on neurons. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In collaboration with Leigh Plant, now at Brandeis University, the researchers demonstrated that MG activated GABA-A receptors on neurons, a previously unknown inhibitory mechanism. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The maximal level of enhancement seen with either CBD or 2-AG were on α2-containing GABAA receptor subtypes, with approximately a 4-fold enhancement of the GABA EC5 evoked current, more than twice the potentiation seen with other α-subunit receptor combinations. (researchgate.net)
  • Exploration of extrasynaptic α4β2δ receptors revealed that both compounds enhanced GABA EC5 evoked currents at concentrations ranging from 0.01-1 μM. (researchgate.net)
  • the endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG), THC and CBD potentiate GABA A receptors [21, 22] . (researchgate.net)
  • In this regard, CBD inhibition of 5-HT 3 receptors may contribute to its role in modulation of nociception and emesis, potentiation of GABA receptors may account for its anti-seizure, anxiolytic and analgesic effects, and potentiation of glycine receptors may be relevant for CBD anti-nociceptive actions [3,16, 22] . (researchgate.net)
  • Gi-coupled mGlu receptors also may exist on presynaptic elements of neighboring γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons where they play a role in heterosynaptic suppressions of GABA release. (aspetjournals.org)
  • A new γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor (GABAR) subunit class, ε, has recently been cloned and shown to form functional channels when coexpressed with both α and β subunits. (aspetjournals.org)
  • γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate brain, and fast inhibitory postsynaptic potentials are mediated by GABA A receptors (GABARs). (aspetjournals.org)
  • However, spontaneous channel activity has been reported in recombinant α4β1 receptors as well as β1 or β3 homomeric receptors, although these isoforms are insensitive to activation by GABA. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Researcher Ronald Duman further dissected these effects, showing that ketamine and its active metabolite norketamine reduce the steady firing rate of GABA interneurons by blocking NMDA receptors, while the partial agonist rapastinel acts on the glutamate neurons directly, and both increase the effects of a type of glutamate receptors known as AMPA. (bipolarnews.org)
  • These effects were demonstrated using a virus to selectively knock out GluN2B glutamate receptor subunits in either GABA interneurons or glutamate neurons. (bipolarnews.org)
  • Orthologous to human GIPR (gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor). (nih.gov)
  • This may occur because inhibitory metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR-2) are activated, decreasing the release of glutamate. (bipolarnews.org)
  • In general, Gi-coupled mGlu receptor subtypes appear to negatively modulate excitatory (and possibly also inhibitory) neurotransmitter output when activated. (aspetjournals.org)
  • The kainate-induced increase was highly sensitive to Gd 3+ or Na + removal in most neurons but insensitive in a minority subpopulation ("cobalt-positive cells"), suggesting that a fourth route of neuronal Zn 2+ entry is through the Ca 2+ -permeable channels gated by certain subtypes of AMPA or kainate receptors. (jneurosci.org)
  • Four subtypes (M1-M4) in muscarinic receptors (mACh-R) were discovered by the method of gene technology. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Acts primarily on somatostatin receptor subtypes II and V. Inhibits GH secretion and has many other endocrine and nonendocrine effects, including inhibition of glucagon, VIP, and GI peptides. (medscape.com)
  • Still other studies have investigated the effects of St. John's Wort on additional neurotransmitter receptors. (mentalhelp.net)
  • Beta-adrenergic receptors are designed to receive a nerve stimulating hormone and neurotransmitter called epinephrine (also called adrenaline), which has the effect of increasing heart beat and blood pressure, and preparing skeletal muscles to work. (mentalhelp.net)
  • When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor, an extracellular signal is transduced into an intracellular one, causing a functional change inside target neurons. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Fast receptor systems, such as the GABAA receptor and the nicotinic receptor at the neuromuscular junction, involve the direct binding of a neurotransmitter to a ligand-gated channel, which opens or closes the channel. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Thus, blockade of activating FcγR inhibits binding of opsonized antigens, induction of effector functions and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by macrophages, and degranulation of granulocytes. (academie-medecine.fr)
  • In conditions such as like ITP that is autoantibody-mediated, IVIG Fc fragmentmediated competitive blockade of activating FcγR might inhibit: binding of opsonized antigens, induction of effector functions and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by macrophages, and degranulation of granulocytes [1, 12]. (academie-medecine.fr)
  • In 1963, Carlsson first postulated that the effects of neuroleptics were secondary to dopamine receptor blockade. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Glutamate plays an activating and energizing role within the brain. (mentalhelp.net)
  • Metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors, which include mGlu1-8 receptors, are a heterogeneous family of G-protein-coupled receptors which function to modulate brain excitability via presynaptic, postsynaptic and glial mechanisms. (aspetjournals.org)
  • This suggests that these receptors may have evolved to monitor glutamate that has "spilled" out of the synapse. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Recent progress on the molecular and pharmacological aspects of these presynaptic mGlu receptors is unveiling their functions and the therapeutic directions of agents designed for these novel glutamate receptor targets. (aspetjournals.org)
  • We used the ratioable fluorescent dye mag-fura-5 to measure intracellular free Zn 2+ ([Zn 2+ ] i ) in cultured neocortical neurons exposed to neurotoxic concentrations of Zn 2+ in concert with depolarization or glutamate receptor activation and identified four routes of Zn 2+ entry. (jneurosci.org)
  • Researcher Hailan Hu reported that NMDA glutamate receptors drive the burst firing of lateral habenula (LHb) neurons, which make up the depressogenic or "anti-reward center" of the brain and appear to mediate anhedonic behavior (loss of interest or enjoyment) in animal models of depression. (bipolarnews.org)
  • The supplement acetyl-L-carnitine (ACL) activates the DNA promoter for mGluR-2, increasing its production and thus decreasing excess glutamate release. (bipolarnews.org)
  • In "off" bipolar cells, L-glutamate activates the KA/AMPA receptor to produce hyperpolarization. (medscape.com)
  • In "on" bipolar cells, L-glutamate activates L-AP4 receptors to produce depolarization. (medscape.com)
  • Pross and Jondal were studying cell-mediated cytotoxicity in normal human blood and the effect of the removal of various receptor-bearing cells on this cytotoxicity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Here, we review tumor-NK cell interactions, discuss the mechanisms by which NK cells generate an antitumor immune response, and discuss NK cell-based therapeutic strategies targeting activating, inhibitory, and co-stimulatory receptors. (frontiersin.org)
  • Several reports have shown modulation of Cys-loop receptors by phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids independent of cannabinoid receptors with potential physiological or therapeutic consequences. (researchgate.net)
  • Antibodies that activate stimulatory or inhibitory receptors are of great therapeutic interest for the treatment of cancer or autoimmune diseases. (natureasia.com)
  • 1] CGRP receptors: a headache to study, but will antagonists prove therapeutic in migraine? (axonmedchem.com)
  • Activated synovial NK cells produced interferon-gamma and tumour necrosis factor, and the production was further up-regulated by antibody masking of CD94/NKG2A, and down-regulated by target cells expressing human leucocyte antigen-E in complex with peptides known to engage CD94/NKG2A. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In contrast to NKT cells, NK cells do not express T-cell antigen receptors (TCR) or pan T marker CD3 or surface immunoglobulins (Ig) B cell receptors, but they usually express the surface markers CD16 (FcγRIII) and CD57 in humans, NK1.1 or NK1.2 in C57BL/6 mice. (wikipedia.org)
  • This phenomenon could be offset by a dual-CAR system incorporating both an activating CAR against the cognate tumor antigen and an NK self-recognizing inhibitory CAR that transferred a 'don't kill me' signal to NK cells upon engagement with their TROG + siblings. (nature.com)
  • This system prevented trogocytic antigen-mediated fratricide, while sparing activating CAR signaling against the tumor antigen, and resulted in enhanced CAR-NK cell activity. (nature.com)
  • NK-cells are defined as large granular lymphocytes that do not express T-cell antigen receptors (TCR) or Pan T marker CD3 or surface immunoglobulins (Ig) B cell receptor but that usually express the surface markers CD16 (FcγRIII) and CD56 in humans, and NK1.1/NK1.2 in certain strains of mice. (wikidoc.org)
  • It is proposed that rapid in vivo modulation of lymphocyte Fcγ-receptors occurs following oral antigen (cows' milk) challenge probably mediated by soluble food antigen-antibody complexes. (karger.com)
  • Dendritic cells in the skin act as sentinel APCs, taking up antigen, then traveling to local lymph nodes where they can activate T cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Parlodel (bromocriptine mesylate) is a dopamine receptor agonist used to treat certain conditions caused by a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia), and to treat these disorders when they are caused by brain tumors that can produce prolactin. (rxlist.com)
  • Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate) is an ergot derivative with potent dopamine receptor agonist activity. (rxlist.com)
  • Upregulating or increasing the number of serotonin receptors can allow the serotonin that is already present to have more opportunity to stimulate the related neurons. (mentalhelp.net)
  • Intriguingly, the miR-34 -induced γ axon pruning defect resulted from downregulating the expression of ecdysone receptor B1 (EcR-B1) in differentiated MB γ neurons. (sdbonline.org)
  • Notably, the separate overexpression of EcR-B1 or a transforming growth factor- β receptor Baboon , whose activation can upregulate the EcR-B1 expression, in MB neurons rescued the miR-34 -induced gamma axon pruning phenotype. (sdbonline.org)
  • CMKLR1 is primarily coupled to the inhibitory G protein, Gαi, and has been shown to modulate the resolution of inflammation and neuropathic pain. (nih.gov)
  • LECs can modulate dendritic cell function, present antigens to T cells on MHC class I and MHC class II molecules, and express immunomodulatory cytokines and receptors, which suggests that their roles in adaptive immunity are far more extensive than previously realized. (jci.org)
  • Light activates these photoreceptors, which modulate the activity of bipolar cells. (medscape.com)
  • Zinc and copper modulate differentially the P2X receptor. (cdc.gov)
  • This neurotoxicity appears also to be mediated by Zn 2+ influx, in large part through voltage-gated Ca 2+ channels and also through NMDA receptor-gated channels ( Koh and Choi, 1994 ) and Ca 2+ -permeable AMPA/kainate receptor-gated channels ( Yin and Weiss, 1995 ). (jneurosci.org)
  • However, CD56 dim NK cells can produce cytokines, specifically IFN-γ, after cell triggering via NKp46 of NKp30 activating receptors or after stimulation with combinations of IL-2, IL-12, and IL-15 ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • NK cells contribute to early defenses against viruses through their inborn abilities that include sensing of PAMPs and inflammatory signals such as cytokines or chemokines, recognition, and killing of infected cells through activating surface receptors engagement. (frontiersin.org)
  • NK cells are activated in response to interferons or macrophage -derived cytokines . (wikidoc.org)
  • Les IgIV intéragissent avec de nombreux composants du système immunitaire comme les récepteurs Fc, le complément, les cytokines, les lymphocytes T et B, les cellules dendritiques, les granulocytes et les cellules NK, ce qui explique en partie leurs effets anti-inflammatoires. (academie-medecine.fr)
  • 2 The interaction of IVIG with a large number of components of the immune system including Fc receptors, complement molecules, cytokines, B and T lymphocytes, neutrophils and NK cells, may explain at least in part their anti-inflammatory effects. (academie-medecine.fr)
  • At infection sites, activated T cells secrete cytokines (eg, interferon-gamma [IFN-gamma]) that induce production of macrophage migration inhibitory factor, preventing macrophages from leaving. (msdmanuals.com)
  • M1, "classically activated," pro-inflammatory macrophages are stimulated by cytokines such as IFN-gamma and by various microbial components (eg, lipopolysaccharide). (msdmanuals.com)
  • M2 "alternatively activated" anti-inflammatory macrophages are stimulated predominantly by cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-13. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It's a completely different system that is tying neuronal inhibitory tone into metabolic activity," Palmer said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The chemerin receptor (CMKLR1) is a G protein-coupled receptor found on select immune, epithelial, and dorsal root ganglion/spinal cord neuronal cells. (nih.gov)
  • The interaction of a variety of excitatory and inhibitory neuronal systems influence the activity of the PMC, which by default attempts to trigger the voiding reflex. (medscape.com)
  • We find that heterogeneity in the inhibitory response hinges on which procontractile GPCR is activated. (jefferson.edu)
  • Publications] X.M. Zhou: 'The SH-H subgroup of cardiac M_2 receptors (M_2 ) inhibits adenulate cyclase activity. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Association of inhibitory NKG2A and activating NKG2D natural killer cell receptor genes with resistance to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a western Indian population. (bvsalud.org)
  • GABARs belong to the superfamily of ligand-gated ion channels that includes the glycine, nicotinic cholinergic (nAChR), and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors. (aspetjournals.org)
  • In our previous study, several compounds extracted from this herb, including luteolin‑4'‑O‑β‑D‑glucopyranoside (LGP), were revealed to exert inhibitory effects on adenosine diphosphate (ADP)‑induced platelet aggregation. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Clopidogrel exerts its antiplatelet effect by inhibiting the binding of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to its receptor (P2Y12) and consequent ADP-mediated platelet activation [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Activating and inhibitory receptors on synovial fluid natural killer cells of arthritis patients: role of CD94/NKG2A in control of cytokine secretion. (ox.ac.uk)
  • We conclude that synovial NK cells have an activated phenotype and that CD94/NKG2A is a key regulator of synovial NK-cell cytokine synthesis. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The CD64 proteins are high affinity receptors (~10 -8 -10 -9 M) capable of binding monomeric IgG, whereas the CD16 and CD32 proteins bind IgG with lower affinities (~10 -6 -10 -7 M) only recognizing IgG aggregates surrounding multivalent antigens (1, 4). (rndsystems.com)
  • Binding affinity was determined by displacement of 20 nM [3H]- thiazolidinedione from 4 nM biotinylated human peroxisome proliferator-activated recep. (bindingdb.org)
  • In vitro binding to peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR gamma) using [3H]-BRL 49653 as radioligand in scintillation proximity assa. (bindingdb.org)
  • Data from a radiolabeled ligand‑binding assay indicated that LGP exhibited apparent competing effects on thromboxane receptor (TP) and P2Y12 receptors. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • These inhibitory effects may be associated with its dual‑receptor inhibition on P2Y12 and TP receptors. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Despite evidence that some endogenous and synthetic cannabinoids interact with GABAA receptors, no-one has yet investigated the effects of CBD. (researchgate.net)
  • Here we used two-electrode voltage clamp electrophysiology to compare the actions of CBD with those of the major central endocannabinoid, 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG) on human recombinant GABAA receptors (synaptic α1-6βg2 and extrasynaptic α4β2δ) expressed on Xenopus oocytes. (researchgate.net)
  • Taken together these results reveal a mode of action of CBD on specifically configured GABAA receptors that may be relevant to the anticonvulsant and anxiolytic effects of the compound. (researchgate.net)
  • Ecdysone-regulated genes are bound by a heterodimer of Ecdysone receptor (EcR) and Ultraspiracle . (sdbonline.org)
  • We report here that some, but not all, TAS2R agonists decrease [Ca2+]i and relax HASM contracted by G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) that stimulate [Ca2+]i. (jefferson.edu)
  • CMKLR1 is activated by both lipid and peptide agonists, resolvin E1 and chemerin, respectively. (nih.gov)
  • Using this technology, we established that a 9-amino acid-tethered chemerin fragment (amino acids 149-157) activates both mouse and human CMKLR1 with efficacy exceeding that of the full-length peptide (amino acids 21-157). (nih.gov)
  • A parallel approach may be applied to developing therapeutics targeting other peptide hormone G protein-coupled receptors. (nih.gov)
  • and the vasoactive intestinal peptide receptors (VIPR1, VIPR2). (axonmedchem.com)
  • The myelin-associated proteins Nogo, myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG), and oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein (OMgp) are known to inhibit axonal plasticity, and thus targeting the inhibitory pathways they participate in is a potential means of promoting plasticity and functional recovery. (jneurosci.org)
  • Horizontal cell outputs inhibit (ie, reduce transmission at) nearby unilluminated receptor-bipolar cell synaptic junctions. (medscape.com)
  • The NMDA-induced increase was only partly sensitive to Gd 3+ or to removal of extracellular Na + , consistent with a third route of entry directly through NMDA receptor-gated channels. (jneurosci.org)
  • Receptors for the Fc region of IgG (Fc gamma Rs) are members of the Ig superfamily that function in the activation or inhibition of immune responses such as degranulation, phagocytosis, ADCC (antibody-dependent cellular toxicity), cytokine release, and B cell proliferation (1-3). (rndsystems.com)
  • These agents act by competitive inhibition of histamine at the H1 receptor. (medscape.com)
  • Epinephrine has less opportunity to stimulate the receptors (because there are fewer chemical channels to receive it) which activate those muscles. (mentalhelp.net)
  • NK-cells, along with macrophages and several other cell types, express the FcR molecule, an activating biochemical receptor that binds the Fc portion of antibodies . (wikidoc.org)
  • These observations suggest that there is another receptor for the myelin-associated proteins. (jneurosci.org)
  • Subsequently, by using independent RNAi/ dominant negative forms, it was shown that Ecdysone Receptor (EcR) is essential for male fertility due to its requirement in the normal development of accessory glands in Drosophila: EcR depleted glands fail to make seminal proteins and have dying cells. (sdbonline.org)
  • It is possible that M2 and M2 come from dif-ferent modification of receptor proteins, such as phosphorylation, methylation, association with other protein or polymerization. (nii.ac.jp)
  • The herb seems to downregulate (reduce the number of) beta-adrenergic receptors and upregulate (increase the number of) serotonin receptors. (mentalhelp.net)
  • We investigated the genetic profiles of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) in Ebola virus-infected patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Highly selective antagonists that do not affect the H1 receptors and may be administered contemporary to H1-receptor antagonists. (medscape.com)
  • CBD modulation of Cys-loop receptors has pharmacological relevance. (researchgate.net)
  • Fc gamma Rs that deliver an activating signal either have an intrinsic immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) within their cytoplasmic domains or associate with one of the ITAM-bearing adapter subunits, FcR gamma or zeta (3, 5). (novusbio.com)
  • However, 25% to 30% of patients with EGFR -activating mutations show intrinsic resistance, and the responders invariably acquire resistance to gefitinib. (aacrjournals.org)
  • These inhibitory receptors recognize MHC class I alleles , which could explain why NK cells kill cells possessing low levels of MHC class I molecules. (wikidoc.org)
  • Ly-49A is a single-pass type-II transmembrane that is encoded by Klra1 (Killer cell lectin-like receptor, subfamily A member 1) which belongs to the C-type lectin superfamily. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • The emergence of immunotherapy has recently disrupted the paradigm of traditional cancer treatment (including the three traditional treatments RT, chemotherapy, and surgery), and immunotherapy functions by activating the body's immune system to fight cancer. (nature.com)
  • heterodimers) - a C-type lectin family receptor, conserved in both rodents and primates and identifies non-classical (also non-polymorphic) MHC I molecules like HLA E . Though indirect, this is a way to survey the levels of classical (polymorphic) HLA molecules, however, because expression of HLA-E at the cell surface is dependent upon the presence of classical MHC class I leader peptides. (wikidoc.org)
  • NK cell activation and the triggering of effector functions is governed by a complex set of activating and inhibitory receptors. (frontiersin.org)
  • It was also found that LGP exhibited marked inhibitory effects on the activation of αIIbβ3 integrin, the secretion of serotonin from granules, and the synthesis of thromboxane A2. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • They were named "natural killers" because of the initial notion that they do not require activation in order to kill cells that are missing "self" markers of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I . However, it is now known that the cells are activated. (wikidoc.org)
  • Activation of adenosine receptors is thought to produce a feeling of calm and contentment. (mentalhelp.net)
  • therefore, activation of these receptors can regulate mood. (mentalhelp.net)
  • Spontaneous and GABAR single-channel currents from α1β3ε receptors had single-channel conductances of ∼24 pS. (aspetjournals.org)
  • The potency of CBD increased and efficacy preserved in binary α1/α2β2 receptors indicating that their effects do not involve the classic benzodiazepine site. (researchgate.net)
  • Pleiotropic Effects of Bitter Taste Receptors on [Ca2+]i Mobilization," by Blanca Camoretti-Mercado, Susan H Pauer et al. (jefferson.edu)
  • Pleiotropic Effects of Bitter Taste Receptors on [Ca2+]i Mobilization, Hyperpolarization, and Relaxation of Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells. (jefferson.edu)
  • Stimulating medial prefrontal cortex cells that contained dopamine D1 receptors, but not D2 receptors, produced rapid and sustained antidepressant effects. (bipolarnews.org)
  • These receptors bind to various ligands on target cells, both endogenous and exogenous, and have an important role in regulating the NK-cell response. (wikidoc.org)
  • By testing the controversial role of a gene called Glo1 in anxiety, scientists uncovered a new inhibitory factor in the brain: The metabolic by-product methylglyoxal. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In addition to natural killer cells being effectors of innate immunity, both activating and inhibitory NK cell receptors play important functional roles, including self tolerance and the sustaining of NK cell activity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aside from the Fc receptor, Natural Killer cells express a variety of receptors that serve to either activate or suppress their cytolytic activity. (wikidoc.org)
  • Generation of the subunits requires association with the death-inducing signaling complex (disc), whereas additional processing is likely due to the autocatalytic activity of the activated protease. (lu.se)
  • Natural killer (NK) cells are activated early during inflammatory events and contribute to the shaping of the ensuing adaptive immune response. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Each of Nogo, MAG, and OMgp interacts with both the Nogo receptor (NgR) and paired immunoglobulin-like receptor B (PirB). (jneurosci.org)
  • they have receptors for the crystallizable fragment (Fc) region of immunoglobulin (Ig) G and for complement, which enable them to bind with immune complexes and present the complex to B cells in germinal centers of secondary lymphoid organs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most of these receptors are not unique to NK cells and can be present in other T cell subsets as well. (wikidoc.org)
  • It is believed that NK cells, in turn, evolved as an evolutionary response to this adaption, as the loss of the MHC would deprive these cells of the inhibitory effect of MHC and render these cells vulnerable to NK-cell mediated lysis. (wikidoc.org)
  • Mainz/Martinsried/Munich, Germany, 21 February 2022 - BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, "BioNTech") and Medigene AG (FSE: MDG1, Prime Standard, "Medigene"), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focusing on the development of T cell immunotherapies, today announced that they have entered a multi-target research collaboration to develop T cell receptor (TCR) based immunotherapies against cancer. (pressetext.com)
  • A light flash decreases the dark current and hyperpolarizes the photoreceptors relative to the dark state, reducing the amount of inhibitory neurotransmitters released onto the bipolar cell. (medscape.com)
  • GIP receptor deletion in mice confers resistance to high-fat diet-induced obesity via alterations in energy expenditure and adipose tissue lipid metabolism. (nih.gov)
  • Here, we showed that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a ligand of MET oncoprotein, induces gefitinib resistance of lung adenocarcinoma cells with EGFR -activating mutations by restoring the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway via phosphorylation of MET, but not EGFR or ErbB3. (aacrjournals.org)
  • It emerges that such antibodies work better if they don't bind to receptors too tightly. (natureasia.com)
  • The subsequent recovery of these receptors in vivo and in vitro may be due to the binding of 'fluid-phase' Fcγ-receptors found in normal human serum. (karger.com)
  • Cardiac maCh-R (M2 subtype) are thought to consist of a single species of receptor protein. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Publications] A. Mizushima: 'The H-L subgroup of guinea-pig cardiac M_2 receptors (M_2 ) regulates formation of inositol phosphates. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Natural Killer cells must receive an activating signal, which can come in a variety of forms, the most important of which are listed below. (wikidoc.org)