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steroid hormone

/ˈstɛrɔɪd ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

Tradução: Tipo de hormônio derivado do colesterol e lipossolúvel, o que lhe permite atravessar as membranas celulares e ligar-se a receptores intracelulares para regular a expressão gênica. Exemplos incluem cortisol, estrogênio e testosterona.

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/ˈstɛrɔɪd ˈhɔːrmoʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de hormônio derivado do colesterol e lipossolúvel, o que lhe permite atravessar as membranas celulares e ligar-se a receptores intracelulares para regular a expressão gênica. Exemplos incluem cortisol, estrogênio e testosterona.

A type of hormone that is derived from cholesterol and is lipid-soluble, allowing it to pass through cell membranes and bind to intracellular receptors to regulate gene expression. Examples include cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone.

  1. C1formal

    A type of hormone that is derived from cholesterol and acts as a chemical messenger in the body, regulating various physiological processes.

    ptMensageiro químico

    • Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps the body respond to stress.
    • Testosterone and estrogen are examples of steroid hormones.
    • Steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and gonads.