receptor downregulation

receptor downregulation
A phenomenon observed in many cells: following stimulation with a ligand the number of receptors for that ligand on the cell surface diminishes because internalisation exceeds replenishment. Often used very loosely, thus destroying the utility of the term.

Dictionary of molecular biology. 2004.

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