Thromboxane receptor
Other names[edit | edit source]
The thromboxane receptor (TP) also known as the prostanoid TP receptor is a protein.
Gene[edit | edit source]
In humans, it is encoded by the TBXA2R gene.
Receptor[edit | edit source]
The thromboxane receptor is one among the five classes of prostanoid receptors and was the first eicosanoid receptor cloned.
Name[edit | edit source]
The TP receptor derives its name from its preferred endogenous ligand thromboxane A2.
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