death receptor activity GO_0005035
death receptor activity
ID: GO_0005035
Class
Combining with an extracellular messenger (called a death ligand), and transmitting the signal from one side of the plasma membrane to the other to initiate apoptotic or necrotic cell death.
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Relationships
- is part of: programmed cell death
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis-activating receptor activity | related synonym | bf |