Chemicals and Drugs

EphB6 Receptor

An eph family receptor found primarily in BRAIN and THYMUS. The EphB6 receptor is unusual in that its tyrosine kinase domain shares little homology with other members of this class. The unusual tyrosine kinase domain of this receptor appears to result in its lack of tyrosine kinase activity.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

An eph family receptor found primarily in BRAIN and THYMUS. The EphB6 receptor is unusual in that its tyrosine kinase domain shares little homology with other members of this class. The unusual tyrosine kinase domain of this receptor appears to result in its lack of tyrosine kinase activity.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Ephrin Receptor EphB6
  • Mep Protein
  • Receptor, EphB6
  • EphB6, Ephrin Receptor
  • Receptor EphB6, Ephrin

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19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2003; use RECEPTOR, EPHB6 (NM) 1996-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Membrane Proteins (1996-2002)
  • Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases (2001-2002)

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  1. D12.776w.543w.750w.630w.500w.937

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. EphB6 Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D036261. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D036261
  2. EphB6 Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21131501