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HGRAC

Meaning

HGRAC is the acronym for Hormone-Governed Receptor Activation Complex, which refers to the specific molecular machinery required for steroid hormones to elicit their biological effects within a target cell. This complex involves the binding of a lipophilic steroid hormone, such as estrogen or cortisol, to its specific intracellular receptor protein, typically located in the cytoplasm or nucleus. The formation of this complex is the foundational step that transduces the endocrine signal into a change in cellular function, governing everything from metabolic rate to reproductive health.