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Receptors eicosanoid

receptors, eicosanoid

cell surface proteins that bind eicosanoids with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. Among the eicosanoid receptors are receptors for the prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.


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