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Adipocyte Cortisol Receptor Density

Meaning

Adipocyte Cortisol Receptor Density quantifies the concentration of glucocorticoid receptors located within the fat cells, or adipocytes, of the body. This density serves as a critical biological factor dictating the responsiveness and sensitivity of adipose tissue to the stress hormone cortisol. A higher density means the fat cell is more easily influenced by circulating cortisol, which clinically correlates with a propensity for central, visceral fat accumulation. This molecular metric helps explain the individual variation in body composition changes observed under chronic stress.