Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme|Receptor

**Definition:** A cell surface protein that has tyrosine-kinase activity. This receptor specifically binds to platelet derived growth factor, and its analogs and antagonists. Ligand binding causes homodimerization or heterodimerization, resulting in receptor activation.

**Synonyms:** - PDGF Receptor - PDGFR