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Receptors, adrenergic

cell-surface proteins that bind epinephrine and/or norepinephrine with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes. The two major classes of adrenergic receptors, alpha and beta, were originally discriminated based on their cellular actions but now are distinguished by their relative affinity for characteristic synthetic ligands. Adrenergic receptors may also be classified according to the subtypes of g-proteins with which they bind; this scheme does not respect the alpha-beta distinction.


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... without harming the healthy cells, and the antibody can stimulate the body's own immune cells to kill the cancer cells or they can block vital receptors on the cancer cell's surface; or they could even be used to deliver cell-killing drugs to the exact spot where they are needed. Also, antibodies ...

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... without harming the healthy cells, and the antibody can stimulate the body's own immune cells to kill the cancer cells or they can block vital receptors on the cancer cell's surface; or they could even be used to deliver cell-killing drugs to the exact spot where they are needed. Also, antibodies ...

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Re: Cytokine - Receptor concepts

As for my suggestion, you can do some biological experiments to determine the localization and distribution of your interested receptors with purchased specifc antibodies. For example, immunohistochemistry is a useful rechnique. To get a reference, you can visit http://www.immunohistochemistry.us/

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:27 am
 
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Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:06 am
 
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