"Receptor blockers" refers to substances or drugs that prevent certain signals or messages from reaching specific parts of the body by blocking the receptors (proteins) that receive these signals. Full definition
«It may be possible to improve the effectiveness of psychotherapy in people with PTSD by using glutamate receptor blockers during desensitization sessions when patients re-enact or remember the fearful situation,» says Haughey. (sciencedaily.com)
The estrogen receptor blocker reduced the alcohol response to levels seen in mice in estrus. (sciencedaily.com)
Most of the current molecular targets for neurological therapy are found in the monoamine and acetylcholine signalling systems, as use of receptor blockers or other drugs to interfere with the widespread fast signal transmission systems are causing substantial side effects. (cmbn.no)