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Intracellular Receptors

Intracellular receptors are proteins found inside a cell that bind to specific molecules, allowing them to control the expression of genes or influence other cellular processes. These receptors play a key role in cellular and systemic homeostasis, or balance, as they respond to various hormones, neurotransmitters, a…

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Overview

Intracellular receptors are proteins found inside a cell that bind to specific molecules, allowing them to control the expression of genes or influence other cellular processes. These receptors play a key role in cellular and systemic homeostasis, or balance, as they respond to various hormones, neurotransmitters, and other regulatory molecules. They are responsible for a variety of physiological activities and are essential for maintaining normal cell function. In addition, certain intracellular receptors have been studied in relation to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, where they may act as potential therapeutic targets.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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