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Receptor Level Intervention

Meaning

Receptor Level Intervention is a highly targeted therapeutic strategy that specifically focuses on modulating the activity of hormone receptors located on or within cells, rather than merely adjusting the overall circulating concentration of the hormone itself. This sophisticated intervention can be executed by employing selective agonists to perfectly mimic a hormone’s natural action, using antagonists to precisely block its effect, or introducing compounds that subtly alter the total number or the inherent sensitivity of the receptors. It is a highly nuanced and precise method for directly influencing core cellular signaling.