receptor catabolic process

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Namereceptor catabolic process
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Biological process

Exact synonym

receptor breakdown, receptor catabolism, receptor degradation

Description

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.

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