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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor
A cell surface protein that has tyrosine-kinase activity. This receptor specifically binds to platelet derived growth factor, and its analogs and antagonists. Ligand binding causes homodimerization or heterodimerization, resulting in receptor activation. (NCI Thesaurus)
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