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Anabolic Receptor Expression

Meaning

Anabolic Receptor Expression clinically signifies the density and sensitivity of cellular receptors that respond to anabolic agents, primarily hormones like testosterone, insulin, and growth factors. This expression level dictates a tissue’s capacity to initiate protein synthesis and tissue growth, a critical component of muscle hypertrophy and bone density maintenance. Optimizing this expression is a key objective in clinical strategies aimed at improving metabolic health and reversing sarcopenia.