Receptors, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor

**Definition:** Specific receptors on cell membranes that react with PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR, its analogs, or antagonists. The alpha PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR ALPHA) and the beta PDGF receptor (RECEPTOR, PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR BETA) are the two principle types of PDGF receptors. Activation of the protein-tyrosine kinase activity of the receptors occurs by ligand-induced dimerization or heterodimerization of PDGF receptor types.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.696.620.682.725.400.900 - D12.776.476.568.400.900 - D12.776.543.750.630.625 - D12.776.543.750.750.400.630

**Synonyms:** - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptors - PDGF Receptor - PDGF Receptors - Receptors, PDGF