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Receptor-ligand Interactions

Receptor-ligand interactions are interactions between proteins or proteins and molecules which bind together to form a complex. These interactions are responsible for the communication between cells, organs and the environment. They enable cells to recognize and respond to specific stimuli, form and stabilize organe…

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Overview

Receptor-ligand interactions are interactions between proteins or proteins and molecules which bind together to form a complex. These interactions are responsible for the communication between cells, organs and the environment. They enable cells to recognize and respond to specific stimuli, form and stabilize organelles, and mediate a variety of essential cellular processes. Receptor-ligand interactions play a critical role in biological processes such as metabolism, immunity, and cell signaling, as well as in diseases such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. As a result, these interactions are of immense medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial importance in the development of drugs and treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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