Receptor signaling mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
Ligand gated ion channels (ionotropic receptors)
A
milliseconds
nicotinic, ACh receptor
2
Q
G-protein-coupled receptors
A
Seconds
Muscarinic, ACh receptor
3
Q
Kinase-linked receptors
A
hours
cytokine receptors
4
Q
Nuclear receptors (lead to changes in gene transcription)
A
hours
estrogen receptor
