About The Medical Condition Mineralocorticoid Receptor

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Mineralocorticoid Receptor

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mineralocorticoid Receptor?

Cytoplasmic proteins that specifically bind mineralocorticoids and mediate their cellular effects. The receptor with its bound ligand acts in the nucleus to induce transcription of specific segments of DNA. Mineralocorticoids were named for their actions on extracellular electrolyte concentrations. The most important example is aldosterone.

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