Receptors, Formyl Peptide

**Definition:** A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that was originally identified by its ability to bind N-formyl peptides such as N-FORMYLMETHIONINE LEUCYL-PHENYLALANINE. Since N-formyl peptides are found in MITOCHONDRIA and BACTERIA, this class of receptors is believed to play a role in mediating cellular responses to cellular damage and bacterial invasion. However, non-formylated peptide ligands have also been found for this receptor class.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.235 - D12.776.543.750.705.873 - D12.776.543.750.750.340

**Synonyms:** - FMLP Receptor - N-formyl Hexapeptide Receptor - N-Formylmethionyl Peptide Receptor - Chemoattractant Receptor - F-Chemotactic Peptide Receptor - Formyl Peptide Receptor - Receptor, Chemotactic Peptide - Chemotactic Peptide Receptor - fMet-Leu-Phe Receptor