Go terms map to parent GO term: GO:0004871   signal transducer activity
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GO:0004993 serotonin receptor activity Combining with the biogenic amine serotonin and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a neurotransmitter and hormone found in vertebrates and invertebrates. 26
GO:0008188 neuropeptide receptor activity Combining with a neuropeptide to initiate a change in cell activity. 22
GO:0001653 peptide receptor activity Combining with an extracellular or intracellular peptide to initiate a change in cell activity. 19
GO:0009881 photoreceptor activity The function of absorbing and responding to incidental electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light. The response may involve a change in conformation. 18
GO:0004989 octopamine receptor activity Combining with the biogenic amine octopamine to initiate a change in cell activity. Octopamine is found in both vertebrates and invertebrates and can have properties both of a hormone and a neurotransmitter and acts as an adrenergic agonist. 17
GO:0015464 acetylcholine receptor activity Combining with acetylcholine and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 15
GO:0004930 G-protein coupled receptor activity Combining with an extracellular signal and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 14
GO:0004714 transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activity Combining with a signal and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. 13
GO:0004938 alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine to initiate a change in cell activity via activation of a G protein, with pharmacological characteristics of alpha2-adrenergic receptors; the activity involves transmitting the signal to the Gi alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G protein. 12
GO:0004952 dopamine neurotransmitter receptor activity Combining with the neurotransmitter dopamine to initiate a change in cell activity. 12
GO:0015277 kainate selective glutamate receptor activity An ionotropic glutamate receptor activity that exhibits fast gating by glutamate, acts by opening a cation channel permeable to sodium and potassium, and for which kainate is an agonist. 12
GO:0042813 Wnt-activated receptor activity Combining with a Wnt protein and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 11
GO:0000155 phosphorelay sensor kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation of a histidine residue in response to detection of an extracellular signal such as a chemical ligand or change in environment, to initiate a change in cell state or activity. The two-component sensor is a histidine kinase that autophosphorylates a histidine residue in its active site. The phosphate is then transferred to an aspartate residue in a downstream response regulator, to trigger a response. 11
GO:0004886 9-cis retinoic acid receptor activity Combining with 9-cis retinoic acid and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. 11
GO:0004985 opioid receptor activity Combining with an opioid (any narcotic derived from or resembling opium), and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. 11
GO:0016941 natriuretic peptide receptor activity Combining with a natriuretic peptide and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 10
GO:0003707 steroid hormone receptor activity Combining with a steroid hormone and transmitting the signal within the cell to initiate a change in cell activity or function. 9
GO:0004890 GABA-A receptor activity Combining with the amino acid gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, 4-aminobutyrate) to initiate a change in cell activity. GABA-A receptors function as chloride channels. 9
GO:0004971 alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionate selective glutamate receptor activity An ionotropic glutamate receptor activity that exhibits fast gating by glutamate and acts by opening a cation channel permeable to sodium, potassium, and, in the absence of a GluR2 subunit, calcium. 9
GO:0004702 receptor signaling protein serine/threonine kinase activity Conveys a signal from an upstream receptor or intracellular signal transducer by catalysis of the reaction: ATP protein serine = ADP + protein serine phosphate, and ATP + protein threonine = ADP + protein threonine phosphate. 9
GO:0038023 signaling receptor activity Receiving a signal and transmitting the signal in the cell to initiate a change in cell activity. A signal is a physical entity or change in state that is used to transfer information in order to trigger a response. 8
GO:0001601 peptide YY receptor activity Combining with gut peptide YY to initiate a change in cell activity. 8
GO:0005057 receptor signaling protein activity Conveys a signal from an upstream receptor or intracellular signal transducer, converting the signal into a form where it can ultimately trigger a change in the state or activity of a cell. 8
GO:0004705 JUN kinase activity Catalysis of the reaction: JUN + ATP = JUN phosphate + ADP. This reaction is the phosphorylation and activation of members of the JUN family, a gene family that encodes nuclear transcription factors. 8
GO:0001640 adenylate cyclase inhibiting G-protein coupled glutamate receptor activity Combining with glutamate and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating the alpha-subunit of an associated heterotrimeric G-protein complex to inhibit downstream adenylate cyclase activity. 7
GO:0004707 MAP kinase activity Catalysis of the reaction: protein + ATP = protein phosphate + ADP. This reaction is the phosphorylation of proteins. Mitogen-activated protein kinase; a family of protein kinases that perform a crucial step in relaying signals from the plasma membrane to the nucleus. They are activated by a wide range of proliferation- or differentiation-inducing signals; activation is strong with agonists such as polypeptide growth factors and tumor-promoting phorbol esters, but weak (in most cell backgrounds) by stress stimuli. 7
GO:0004995 tachykinin receptor activity Combining with a tachykinin neuropeptide and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein. 7
GO:0008528 G-protein coupled peptide receptor activity Combining with a peptide and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 7
GO:0004888 transmembrane signaling receptor activity Combining with an extracellular or intracellular signal and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 7
GO:0008046 axon guidance receptor activity Combining with an extracellular messenger and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to results in a change in cellular activity involved in axon guidance. 7
GO:0008020 G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity Combining with incidental electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 6
GO:0004709 MAP kinase kinase kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation and activation of a MAP kinase kinase; each MAP kinase kinase can be phosphorylated by any of several MAP kinase kinase kinases. 6
GO:0005004 GPI-linked ephrin receptor activity Combining with a GPI-anchored ephrin to initiate a change in cell activity. 6
GO:0005001 transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase activity Combining with a signal and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: protein tyrosine phosphate + H2O = protein tyrosine + phosphate. 6
GO:0004879 ligand-activated sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity Combining with a signal and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. 6
GO:0004935 adrenergic receptor activity Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating the alpha-subunit of an associated heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 5
GO:0004996 thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor activity Combining with thyroid-stimulating hormone to initiate a change in cell activity. 5
GO:0030594 neurotransmitter receptor activity Combining with a neurotransmitter and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 5
GO:0005005 transmembrane-ephrin receptor activity Combining with a transmembrane ephrin to initiate a change in cell activity. 5
GO:0004716 receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity Conveys a signal from an upstream receptor or intracellular signal transducer by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. 5
GO:0001591 dopamine neurotransmitter receptor activity, coupled via Gi/Go Combining with the neurotransmitter dopamine and activating adenylate cyclase via coupling to Gi/Go to initiate a change in cell activity. 4
GO:0009882 blue light photoreceptor activity The function of absorbing and responding to electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of approximately 400-470nm. The response may involve a change in conformation. 4
GO:0016361 activin receptor activity, type I Combining with activin-bound type II activin receptor to initiate a change in cell activity; upon binding, acts as a downstream transducer of activin signals. 4
GO:0030618 transforming growth factor beta receptor, pathway-specific cytoplasmic mediator activity A TGF-beta cytoplasmic mediator that is phosphorylated by a TGFbeta receptor and complexes with a common-partner mediator. The- heterocomplex translocates to the nucleus to regulate transcription. 4
GO:0030108 HLA-A specific activating MHC class I receptor activity Combining with a MHC class I molecule of the HLA-A subclass to mediate signaling that activates a lymphocyte. 4
GO:0005025 transforming growth factor beta receptor activity, type I Combining with a complex of transforming growth factor beta and a type II TGF-beta receptor to initiate a change in cell activity; upon binding, acts as a downstream transducer of TGF-beta signals. 4
GO:0034188 apolipoprotein A-I receptor activity Combining with apolipoprotein A-I and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 4
GO:0016500 protein-hormone receptor activity Combining with a protein hormone to initiate a change in cell activity. 4
GO:0005010 insulin-like growth factor-activated receptor activity Combining with insulin-like growth factor and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 3
GO:0033038 bitter taste receptor activity Combining with soluble bitter compounds to initiate a change in cell activity. These receptors are responsible for the sense of bitter taste. 3
GO:0030616 transforming growth factor beta receptor, common-partner cytoplasmic mediator activity A TGF-beta cytoplasmic mediator that forms a complex with a phosphorylated pathway-specific mediator. The heterocomplex translocates to the nucleus to regulate transcription. 3
GO:0005009 insulin-activated receptor activity Combining with insulin and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 3
GO:0010465 nerve growth factor receptor activity Combining with nerve growth factor (NGF), to block apoptosis in neurons and promote nerve growth, or to initiate a change in cell activity. 3
GO:0008502 melatonin receptor activity Combining with melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, to initiate a change in cell activity. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine substance that stimulates the aggregation of melanosomes in melanophores, thus lightening the skin. 3
GO:0009400 receptor signaling protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity Conveys a signal from an upstream receptor or intracellular signal transducer by catalysis of the reaction: protein serine phosphate + H2O = protein serine + phosphate, and protein threonine phosphate + H2O = protein threonine + phosphate. 3
GO:0008227 G-protein coupled amine receptor activity Combining with an extracellular amine and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 3
GO:0005007 fibroblast growth factor-activated receptor activity Combining with a fibroblast growth factor and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0001594 trace-amine receptor activity Combining with a trace amine to initiate a change in cell activity. Trace amines are biogenic amines that are synthesized from aromatic amino acids and are substrates for monoamine oxidase, and are therefore detectable only at trace levels in mammals. 2
GO:0008503 benzodiazepine receptor activity Combining with benzodiazepines, a class of drugs with hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, amnestic and myorelaxant properties, to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0004874 aryl hydrocarbon receptor activity Combining with an aryl hydrocarbon and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is a ligand-activated transcription factor which translocates to the nucleus to activate transcription upon ligand-binding. 2
GO:0005000 vasopressin receptor activity Combining with vasopressin to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0008261 allatostatin receptor activity Combining with allatostatin to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0016917 GABA receptor activity Combining with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. (GABA, 4-aminobutyrate) is an amino acid which acts as a neurotransmitter in some organisms. 2
GO:0008349 MAP kinase kinase kinase kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation of serine and threonine residues in a mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK), resulting in activation of MAPKKK. MAPKKK signaling pathways relay, amplify and integrate signals from the plasma membrane to the nucleus in response to a diverse range of extracellular stimuli. 2
GO:0001588 dopamine neurotransmitter receptor activity, coupled via Gs Combining with the neurotransmitter dopamine and activating adenylate cyclase via coupling to Gs to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0005220 inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate-sensitive calcium-release channel activity Catalysis of the transmembrane transfer of a calcium ion by a channel that opens when inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) has been bound by the channel complex or one of its constituent parts. 2
GO:0008066 glutamate receptor activity Combining with glutamate and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0001595 angiotensin receptor activity Combining with angiotensin to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0038062 protein tyrosine kinase collagen receptor activity Combining with collagen and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. 2
GO:0004970 ionotropic glutamate receptor activity Catalysis of the transmembrane transfer of an ion by a channel that opens when glutamate has been bound by the channel complex or one of its constituent parts. 2
GO:0042656 JUN kinase kinase kinase kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation and activation of JUN kinase kinase kinases (JNKKKs). 2
GO:0008036 diuretic hormone receptor activity Combining with a diuretic hormone and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 2
GO:0038052 estrogen-activated sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity Combining with estrogen and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. 2
GO:0004706 JUN kinase kinase kinase activity Catalysis of the reaction: JNKK + ATP = JNKK phosphate + ADP. This reaction is the phosphorylation and activation of JUN kinase kinases (JNKKs). 2
GO:0004887 thyroid hormone receptor activity Combining with thyroid hormone and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. 2
GO:0004704 NF-kappaB-inducing kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation of the alpha or beta subunit of the inhibitor of kappaB kinase complex (IKK). 2
GO:0004728 receptor signaling protein tyrosine phosphatase activity Conveys a signal from an upstream receptor or intracellular signal transducer by catalysis of the reaction: protein tyrosine phosphate + H2O = protein tyrosine + phosphate. 2
GO:0071936 coreceptor activity involved in Wnt receptor signaling pathway Combining with an extracellular messenger, and in cooperation with a primary Wnt receptor, initiating a change in cell activity through the Wnt receptor signaling pathway. 2
GO:0015056 corticotrophin-releasing factor receptor activity Combining with the corticotrophin-releasing factor family of ligands, including the urocortins, to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0004972 N-methyl-D-aspartate selective glutamate receptor activity An ionotropic glutamate receptor activity that exhibits slow gating by glutamate, acts by opening a nonselective cation channel, and can be activated by L-aspartate. 1
GO:0016496 substance P receptor activity Combining with substance P, the peptide Arg-Pro-Lys-Pro-Gln-Gln-Phe-Phe-Gly-Leu-Met, to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0038025 reelin receptor activity Combining with the secreted glycoprotein reelin, and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0036327 VEGF-B-activated receptor activity Combining with vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0036332 placental growth factor-activated receptor activity Combining with placental growth factor (PlGF) and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0005003 ephrin receptor activity Combining with an ephrin to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0001565 phorbol ester receptor activity Combining with a phorbol ester and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0042801 polo kinase kinase activity Catalysis of the addition of a phosphate group onto a serine or threonine residue in any member of the polo kinase class of proteins. 1
GO:0008527 taste receptor activity Combining with soluble compounds to initiate a change in cell activity. These receptors are responsible for the sense of taste. 1
GO:0005026 transforming growth factor beta receptor activity, type II Combining with transforming growth factor beta to initiate a change in cell activity; upon ligand binding, binds to and catalyzes the phosphorylation of a type I TGF-beta receptor. 1
GO:0004882 androgen receptor activity Combining with an androgen and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with an androgen response element in DNA in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. 1
GO:0042071 leucokinin receptor activity Combining with a leucokinin, any of several octapeptide hormones found in insects, and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0004958 prostaglandin F receptor activity Combining with prostaglandin F (PGF (2-alpha)) to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0036326 VEGF-A-activated receptor activity Combining with vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0043404 corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor activity Combining with corticotropin-releasing hormone and transmitting the signal to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0004941 beta2-adrenergic receptor activity Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine to initiate a change in cell activity via activation of a G protein, with pharmacological characteristics of beta2-adrenergic receptors. 1
GO:0004939 beta-adrenergic receptor activity Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine to initiate a change in cell activity via activation of a G protein, with pharmacological characteristics of beta-adrenergic receptors; the activity involves transmitting the signal to the Gs alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G protein. 1
GO:0016909 SAP kinase activity Catalysis of the phosphorylation of proteins. A family of protein kinases that perform a crucial step in relaying signals from the plasma membrane to the nucleus. Strongly activated by stress signals such as heat or osmotic shock, DNA-damaging agents, inhibitors of protein synthesis and pro-inflammatory cytokines. 1
GO:0016362 activin receptor activity, type II Combining with activin to initiate a change in cell activity; upon ligand binding, binds to and catalyses the phosphorylation of a type I activin receptor. 1
GO:0015026 coreceptor activity Combining with an extracellular or intracellular messenger, and in cooperation with a nearby primary receptor, initiating a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0017154 semaphorin receptor activity Combining with a semaphorin, and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0005021 vascular endothelial growth factor-activated receptor activity Combining with a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0008281 sulfonylurea receptor activity Combining with sulfonylurea, and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0016494 C-X-C chemokine receptor activity Combining with a C-X-C chemokine and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. A C-X-C chemokine has a single amino acid between the first two cysteines of the characteristic four cysteine motif. 1
GO:0008226 tyramine receptor activity Combining with the biogenic amine tyramine to initiate a change in cell activity. Tyramine is a sympathomimetic amine derived from tyrosine with an action resembling that of epinephrine. 1
GO:0030284 estrogen receptor activity Combining with estrogen and transmitting the signal within the cell to trigger a change in cell activity or function. 1
GO:0005072 transforming growth factor beta receptor, cytoplasmic mediator activity Activity of any of the molecules that transmit the signal from a TGF-beta receptor through the cytoplasm to the nucleus. 1
GO:0016493 C-C chemokine receptor activity Combining with a C-C chemokine and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. C-C chemokines do not have an amino acid between the first two cysteines of the characteristic four-cysteine motif. 1
GO:0016497 substance K receptor activity Combining with substance K, the peptide His-Lys-Thr-Asp-Ser-Phe-Val-Gly-Leu-Met, to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0003708 retinoic acid receptor activity Combining with retinoic acid and transmitting the signal to the transcriptional machinery by interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription by RNA polymerase II. Retinoic acid is one of the forms of vitamin A. 1
GO:0004957 prostaglandin E receptor activity Combining with prostaglandin E (PGE(2)) to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0005024 transforming growth factor beta-activated receptor activity Combining with a transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP protein serine = ADP + protein serine phosphate, and ATP + protein threonine = ADP + protein threonine phosphate. 1
GO:0016907 G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor activity Combining with acetylcholine and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 1
GO:0060182 apelin receptor activity Combining with the peptide apelin to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0001602 pancreatic polypeptide receptor activity Combining with pancreatic polypeptide PP to initiate a change in cell activity. 1
GO:0009927 histidine phosphotransfer kinase activity Serves as a phospho-His intermediate enabling the transfer of phospho group between a hybrid kinase and a response regulator. 1
GO:0005020 stem cell factor receptor activity Combining with stem cell factor (SCF) and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. Stem cell factor is a cytokine that stimulates mast cell growth and differentiation. 1