The counterbalance theory for evolution and function of paired receptors.

Paired receptors are families of membrane proteins containing similar extracellular regions but differing in their potential for signaling with one type able to give inhibitory signals and the other activating. Inhibitory receptors could be good targets for pathogens to restrict immune responses aga...

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Main Authors: Barclay, N, Hatherley, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008