Biochemistry
Why is the hydrophobic nature of lipid hormones significant for their function?
A researcher is studying a lipid hormone that can bind to both intracellular and extracellular receptors. What implications does this have for signal transduction and cellular responses?
What is a unique aspect of lipid hormone signaling compared to GPCRs and RTKs?
How might a lipid hormone that binds to both intracellular and extracellular receptors influence cellular responses differently?
What would be the consequence of a genetic mutation that prevents cholesterol synthesis on steroid hormone function?
How might lipid hormones influence metabolic responses when they bind to intracellular receptors?
In a physiological context where a lipid hormone is deficient, what potential impact might this have on cellular processes?
