receptor-receptor interaction

Term ID

GO:0090722

Synonyms

• hetero-receptor complex formation

Definition

The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of two or more different receptor complexes that individually undergo combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to form a higher level receptor complex. The formation of the higher level complex initiates a change in cell function. (2)

References

Ontology

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