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receptors, lh

Those protein complexes or molecular sites on the surfaces and cytoplasm of gonadal cells that bind luteinizing or chorionic gonadotropic hormones and thereby cause the gonadal cells to synthesise and secrete sex steroids. The hormone-receptor complex is internalised from the plasma membrane and initiates steroid synthesis.


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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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by Ahsmeah
Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:10 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Cancer = Mutation: Stopping Mutation Would Cure Cancer?
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Re: Re:

... 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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by biohazard
Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:23 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Cancer = Mutation: Stopping Mutation Would Cure Cancer?
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Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'

... blood EXCEPT: a. GH b. CRH c. FSH d. Oxytocin e. TSH 2. The Drug Discovery company has developed a compound X that binds and activates TSH receptors with a very high affinity. A 30 year-old XY subject that has been taking very high daily doses of the compound X would have which of the following ...

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by ScrimmSphere
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:03 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'
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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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by sunhan1985
Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:27 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Cytokine - Receptor concepts
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Certain toxins are capable of blocking the Ach receptors wit

what happens when you block acetylcholine receptors?

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by JackBean
Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:06 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Certain toxins are capable of blocking the Ach receptors wit
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