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Progesterone Signaling

Meaning

Progesterone Signaling describes the complex cascade of molecular events initiated when the steroid hormone progesterone binds to its specific intracellular or membrane-bound receptors, ultimately regulating gene expression and cellular function. This signaling is essential for reproductive health, including the maintenance of pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, and also plays crucial roles in the nervous system and bone metabolism. Dysregulation of this pathway is implicated in various clinical conditions, necessitating therapeutic intervention to restore appropriate cellular communication.