Term Name: signaling receptor complex
Synonyms: receptor complex
Definition: Any protein complex that binds a signaling molecule such as a hormone, neurotransmitter, molecular pattern recognition receptor (PAMPs and DAMPS), or an intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043235]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: protein-containing complex
has subtype: ANPR-A receptor complex aryl hydrocarbon receptor complex decoy receptor complex G protein-coupled serotonin receptor complex GABA receptor complex growth hormone receptor complex interleukin-7 receptor complex interleukin-10 receptor complex interleukin-15 receptor complex lipopolysaccharide receptor complex macrophage migration inhibitory factor receptor complex nodal receptor complex nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat receptor complex pattern recognition receptor complex plasma membrane signaling receptor complex semaphorin receptor complex serotonin receptor complex taste receptor complex tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily complex
inverse has_part: platelet-derived growth factor receptor-ligand complex