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Heterodimers

Complexes formed between two different receptors or molecules.

Pairings of two different protein subunits. Nuclear receptor heterodimers (e.g., RXR-RAR, RXR-VDR, RXR-PPAR) are central to vitamin A, D, and fatty acid gene regulation.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Pairings of two different protein subunits. Nuclear receptor heterodimers (e.g., RXR-RAR, RXR-VDR, RXR-PPAR) are central to vitamin A, D, and fatty acid gene regulation.

Related terms

Homodimers, Receptors