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Tissue-Specific Conversion

Meaning

Tissue-Specific Conversion is the highly localized metabolic process where a precursor hormone, which may be weakly active or inactive, is enzymatically transformed into its potent, biologically active form exclusively within the target cell or tissue. This mechanism ensures that the ultimate hormonal effect is spatially regulated, allowing for a high concentration of the active hormone exactly where it is needed without saturating the systemic circulation. This process is crucial for the localized action of steroid and thyroid hormones.