Receptors, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor

Synonyms

PDGF Receptor

PDGF Receptors

Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor

Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptors

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptors

Receptor, PDGF

Receptors, PDGF

Receptors, Platelet Derived Growth Factor

Specific receptors on cell membranes that react with PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR, its analogs, or antagonists. The alpha PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR ALPHA) and the beta PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR BETA) are the two principle types of PDGF receptors. Activation of the protein-tyrosine kinase activity of the receptors occurs by ligand-induced dimerization or heterodimerization of PDGF receptor types.