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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Membrane Proteins > Receptors, Cell Surface > Receptors, Neurotransmitter > Receptors, Presynaptic > Autoreceptors

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Autoreceptors  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Autoreceptor

Scope note

  • Transmitter receptors on or near presynaptic terminals (or varicosities) which are sensitive to the transmitter(s) released by the terminal itself. Receptors for the hormones released by hormone-releasing cells are also included.

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  • 94

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017660

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