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Transmembrane Receptors

Transmembrane receptors are proteins located in the cell membrane which help cells receive and respond to external signals. They are essential for communication between cells, as well as for the coordination of cell responses to environmental cues. As such, they play a role in many physiological processes, including…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 33× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Transmembrane receptors are proteins located in the cell membrane which help cells receive and respond to external signals. They are essential for communication between cells, as well as for the coordination of cell responses to environmental cues. As such, they play a role in many physiological processes, including reproduction, nerve conduction, inflammation, and immunity. Transmembrane receptors also have many applications in the field of medicine, such as the development of drugs, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies. By using them, scientists can target specific areas of the body to treat diseases, making them an important tool in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical 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 33 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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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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