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Receptor Upregulation Timeline

Meaning

The Receptor Upregulation Timeline refers to the measurable duration required for the density, or the intrinsic sensitivity, of specific cellular hormone receptors to increase in response to a therapeutic intervention or a significant change in the circulating hormonal milieu. This timeline is a critical clinical consideration because it dictates the latency period before a patient experiences the full, sustained physiological effect of a newly introduced or adjusted hormone therapy. It is a biological process that is ultimately a function of gene expression and the subsequent rate of protein synthesis.