activin receptor activity [GO_0017002]
Combining with activin and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. Activin is one of two gonadal glycoproteins related to transforming growth factor beta.
activin receptor activity
ID: GO_0017002
Class
Combining with activin and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity. Activin is one of two gonadal glycoproteins related to transforming growth factor beta.
Note that this term represents an activity and not a gene product, and should only be used when the receptor binds the ligand activin. For binding to other extracellular ligands, consider annotating to terms under 'transmembrane signaling receptor activity ; GO:0004888.
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Relationships
- has part: activin binding
- is part of: activin receptor signaling pathway
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| activin-activated receptor activity | exact synonym |
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