Communication and Cell Signalling

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Communication and Cell Signalling

Book Reference: p.20-21

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Amoeba

Without the cell surface receptors, the amoeba will not find where the food is.

Unicellular organism living in water

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Hormone Receptors- 1

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Hormone Receptors- 2

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Hormone Receptors- 3

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The Insulin Receptor- 1

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The Insulin Receptor- 2

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Beta blockers

The drug has the same shape as the shape of neurotransmitter combining with the receptor molecule…

…it outcompetes the natural neurotransmitter

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HIV- 1

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HIV- 2

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HIV- 3

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HIV - Structure

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Receptors for everything (!!!) that fits into the shape (lock and Key model)