activation of nuclear receptors

How Do Nuclear Receptors Work?

Nuclear receptors typically reside in the cytoplasm or nucleus. Upon binding with their specific ligands, such as hormones or xenobiotics, they undergo a conformational change that allows them to bind to specific DNA sequences known as hormone response elements. This binding initiates the transcription of target genes, leading to an increase or decrease in the production of certain proteins.

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