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Gene Regulation

Meaning

Gene regulation encompasses the complex molecular processes by which cells control the timing, location, and amount of protein synthesis from specific genes, a fundamental aspect of cellular differentiation and endocrine responsiveness. In hormonal health, this dictates how target tissues respond to circulating signals, such as how a cell expresses an androgen receptor in response to testosterone. Precise regulation ensures proper physiological signaling cascades are maintained across tissues.