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Receptor Affinity Analysis

Meaning

Receptor Affinity Analysis is a sophisticated biochemical technique used to quantify the strength of the binding interaction between a hormone or signaling molecule and its specific receptor protein on the surface or inside a target cell. This analysis provides crucial insight into the effectiveness of hormonal signaling at the cellular level, as a high affinity indicates a more potent biological response even at lower hormone concentrations. Clinically, understanding receptor affinity helps explain individual variability in response to endogenous hormones and exogenous therapeutic agents.