Nuclear type I receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008122",
  "term": "Nuclear type I receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of intracellular receptors that primarily bind to steroid hormones, such as glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex hormones. These receptors are located in the cytoplasm in an inactive state, often complexed with heat shock proteins. Upon ligand binding, they translocate to the nucleus to regulate gene transcription.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "steroid",
    "hormone",
    "nuclear type II receptor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 786 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nuclear-type-i-receptor/"
}