immunoreceptor

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Etymology

From immuno- +‎ receptor.

Noun

immunoreceptor (plural immunoreceptors)

  1. (immunology) A family of receptors found on leukocytes that regulate cell activity in an immune response.

Usage notes

  • The term Non-catalytic tyrosine-phosphorylated receptor is the preferred way of referring to this receptor family.

Synonyms

  • (preferred usage): Non-catalytic tyrosine-phosphorylated receptor
  • Src-family kinase-dependent receptor

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