What is another word for Neuropeptide Receptor?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːɹə͡ʊpptˌa͡ɪd ɹɪsˈɛptə] (IPA) 
A neuropeptide receptor is a protein found on the surface of cells that binds with neuropeptides, which are small molecules involved in transmitting signals in the nervous system. Synonyms for neuropeptide receptor include neuropeptide-binding protein, neuropeptide receptor protein, neuropeptide receptor type, and neuropeptide receptor subtype. Other related terms are ligand-receptor complex, G protein-coupled receptor, and neurotransmitter receptor. Neuropeptide receptors play a key role in regulating a wide range of physiological processes, such as pain perception, appetite, and mood. Understanding neuropeptide receptors and their functions is important for developing new treatments for neurological disorders.
