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Steroid Receptor Dynamics

Meaning

The complex, dynamic processes governing the binding affinity, nuclear translocation, concentration, and post-translational modification of intracellular receptors for steroid hormones (e.g., androgen, estrogen, glucocorticoid receptors). These dynamics dictate the ultimate magnitude and specificity of the hormonal signal at the genomic level, making receptor health as critical as the circulating hormone levels themselves. Changes in receptor dynamics are a key mechanism of tissue aging and hormonal resistance.