Chemicals and Drugs

Neurotensin Receptors

Cell surface proteins that bind neurotensin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Neurotensin and neurotensin receptors are found in the central nervous system and in the periphery.

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Cell surface proteins that bind neurotensin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Neurotensin and neurotensin receptors are found in the central nervous system and in the periphery.

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3 entry terms
  • Neurotensin Receptor
  • Receptors, Neurotensin
  • Receptor, Neurotensin

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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

94; was NEUROTENSIN RECEPTOR (NM) 1980-93

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  • Receptors, Cell Surface (1980-1984)
  • Receptors, Neurotransmitter (1985-1993)

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  2. D12.776w.543w.750w.720w.600w.560w
  3. D12.776w.543w.750w.750w.555w.560w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neurotensin Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018028. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018028
  2. Neurotensin Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotensin_receptor
  3. Neurotensin Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24782815