About The Medical Condition Mineralocorticoid Receptors

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Mineralocorticoid Receptors

Mineralocorticoid Receptors Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Mineralocorticoid Receptors Medical Condition

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

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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