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SHBG Regulation

Meaning

The intrinsic physiological control mechanisms that govern the synthesis, secretion, and circulating concentration of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG), the glycoprotein that binds sex hormones. This regulation is primarily orchestrated by the liver and is highly sensitive to a variety of metabolic and endocrine signals, including insulin, thyroid hormones, and sex steroids themselves. Understanding this regulatory process is critical for interpreting hormone panels.