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Receptor Density Modulation

Meaning

The clinical and physiological process of intentionally increasing or decreasing the number of specific hormone receptors expressed on the surface or within a target cell to alter the tissue’s sensitivity to a particular hormonal signal. This mechanism is a key determinant of hormonal action, often proving more significant than circulating hormone levels alone. Modulation is a precise strategy for correcting cellular hypo- or hyper-responsiveness.