All the following receptors belong to the steroid receptor superfamily, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Epinephrine receptor
Description: Adrenergic receptors (epinephrine and norepinephrine) are membrane bound G-protein coupled receptors and does not belong to steroid receptors. Adrenaline binds to cell membrane receptors alter intracellular cAMP concentration, alter protein kinase A and regulate cell function. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th Edition, Pages 213-4 ; Vitamins and Hormones By Gerald Litwack, Volume 55, Page 131
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