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Molecular Path

Meaning

A Molecular Path describes the defined sequence of biochemical reactions and molecular interactions that lead from an initial stimulus, such as nutrient intake or a stress event, to a final, measurable physiological outcome within the cell. In hormonal health contexts, this often traces the route from receptor activation by a hormone to the ultimate change in gene transcription or metabolic flux within the target tissue. Identifying the specific path allows for the isolation of rate-limiting steps or points of vulnerability within a complex regulatory system. We seek to delineate these routes to apply the most efficient intervention possible.