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Hormone Receptor Function

Meaning

Hormone receptor function describes the intricate biological process by which specialized protein molecules, situated on the cell membrane or within the cell nucleus, recognize and bind to their corresponding hormones, thereby initiating a specific cellular response. Optimal function is characterized by appropriate receptor density, high binding affinity, and efficient signal transduction following the hormone-receptor interaction. This mechanism is the crucial step that translates a circulating chemical signal into a physiological effect.