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Hormone Receptor Mechanisms

Meaning

Hormone Receptor Mechanisms encompass the diverse molecular pathways by which hormones initiate a biological response upon binding to their specific cellular receptors. These mechanisms are broadly categorized into those involving cell surface receptors for peptide hormones, which trigger intracellular signaling cascades, and those involving intracellular receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones, which directly modulate gene transcription. Understanding these precise interactions is fundamental to endocrinology and provides the basis for targeted pharmacological interventions. The integrity of these mechanisms dictates the magnitude and nature of the hormonal effect on the target tissue.