Term Name: receptor complex
Synonyms:
Definition: Any protein complex that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043235]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: protein-containing complex
has subtype: ANPR-A receptor complex aryl hydrocarbon receptor complex decoy receptor complex G protein-coupled serotonin receptor complex GABA receptor complex growth hormone receptor complex interleukin-7 receptor complex interleukin-10 receptor complex interleukin-15 receptor complex lipopolysaccharide receptor complex macrophage migration inhibitory factor receptor complex nodal receptor complex plasma membrane signaling receptor complex semaphorin receptor complex serotonin receptor complex taste receptor complex tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily complex
inverse has_part: platelet-derived growth factor receptor-ligand complex