Receptor Protein Mutation

Definition

A change or alteration in receptor proteins which can affect their function. This can lead to various diseases if these proteins fail to perform their normal functions.

Related terms

Signal Transduction Pathway:

The process by which an external signal triggers a series of molecular events inside a cell leading to a response.

Ligand:

Any molecule that binds specifically to a receptor site of another molecule.

Genetic Mutation: Permanent alteration in DNA sequence that makes up gene.