"Receptor activation" refers to the process in which a receptor, usually found on the surface of a cell, is stimulated or triggered by a specific molecule. This activation allows the receptor to transmit signals inside the cell, leading to various biological responses and actions.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«receptor»
«activation»
Sentences with «receptor activation»
- High - throughput analysis of mammalian olfactory receptors: measurement of receptor activation via luciferase activity. (monell.org)
- GABAA receptor activation in the lateral septum reduces the expression of conditioned defeat and increases aggression in Syrian hamsters. (cbn-atl.org)
- Relative timing between kappa opioid receptor activation and cocaine determines the impact on reward and dopamine release. (mcleanhospital.org)
- (see all
sentences)