UNSW Cell Biology

Medicine: Beginnings, Growth and Development- Receptors and Signaling Pathways

Introduction

There are many different receptors that can be found on and inside cells. Receptors, by definition, need to bind a specific signaling molecule (ligand)

Student Guide

Brief Study (1-15 minutes)

Start by looking at the online textbooks. These links will give you an introduction to receptors and some images.

Detailed Study (15-30 minutes)

Next- more detailed online resources introduce key initiators, Receptors and pathways of signaling. Includes a link to a complete set of lecture slides on receptors.

In Depth (+30 minutes)

Then- look at the signaling pathways that receptors mediate.

Includes links to review articles and animations.

Links

Search NLM Online Textbooks- "receptor"

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Molecular Cell Biology

The Cell- A molecular Approach

Related Topics

cell junctions, extracellular matrix, adhesion junctions, membranes, signaling, receptors, ligands, hormones, protein hormones, steroid hormones