Gene ontology ID
GO:0005102
Definition
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with one or more specific sites on a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function
Comment
Where appropriate, also consider annotating to 'receptor agonist activity ; GO:0048018'.
Synonyms
1. receptor binding
2. receptor ligand
3. receptor-associated protein activity
References
1. GOC: bf
2. GOC: ceb
3. ISBN 01985067324. Wikipedia: Ligand (biochemistry)
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is an element of the parent element
is a part of the parent element
is related to the parent element
derives from the parent element
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at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
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tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA