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Gene Transcription Regulation

Meaning

The intricate cellular process that precisely controls the rate at which genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into a complementary strand of messenger RNA (mRNA), fundamentally determining which specific proteins are produced by the cell. This regulation is the primary, long-term mechanism through which steroid and thyroid hormones exert their profound effects on cellular function and overall phenotype. It is a core concept in molecular endocrinology.