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Cellular Efficacy

Meaning

Cellular Efficacy describes the functional capacity of individual cells to respond appropriately to hormonal signals and perform their designated metabolic roles. High efficacy implies that cellular machinery, including receptor sites and downstream signaling pathways, is operating optimally. Poor efficacy, often termed resistance, indicates a decoupling between signal reception and functional output. This concept is vital when evaluating tissue responsiveness in aging or disease states.