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Receptors, Thyroid Hormone  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Specific high affinity binding proteins for THYROID HORMONES in target cells. They are usually found in the nucleus and regulate DNA transcription. These receptors are activated by hormones that leads to transcription, cell differentiation, and growth suppression. Thyroid hormone receptors are encoded by two genes (GENES, ERBA): erbA-alpha and erbA-beta for alpha and beta thyroid hormone receptors, respectively.

Entry terms

  • Thyroid Hormone Receptor
  • Thyroid Hormone Receptors

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KCGGV0FN-8

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