Receptors, Proteinase-Activated

**Definition:** A class of receptors that are activated by the action of PROTEINASES. The most notable examples are the THROMBIN RECEPTORS. The receptors contain cryptic ligands that are exposed upon the selective proteolysis of specific N-terminal cleavage sites.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.792

**Synonyms:** - Protease-Activated Receptors - Proteinase-Activated Receptors - Endopeptidase-Activated Receptors - Endopeptidase-Activated Receptor - Protease-Activated Receptor - Proteinase-Activated Receptor