The decrease in the number of receptor molecules in an area. See up-regulation.
DOWN-REGULATION: "Down regulation means there are less receptor molecules in the area."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DOWN-REGULATION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/down-regulation/ (accessed December 6, 2022).
