Receptors, Prostaglandin E

**Definition:** Cell surface receptors which bind prostaglandins with a high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Prostaglandin E receptors prefer prostaglandin E2 to other endogenous prostaglandins. They are subdivided into EP1, EP2, and EP3 types based on their effects and their pharmacology.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.200.700.600

**Synonyms:** - Prostaglandin E Receptor - Prostaglandin E Receptors - PGE Receptor - PGE Receptors - PGE2 Receptors