mechanism of action of lipid-soluble hormones

Lipid-soluble hormones, also known as hydrophobic hormones or fat-soluble hormones, include hormones like steroid hormones (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, estrogen) and thyroid hormones (thyroxine or T4 and triiodothyronine or T3). These hormones have a unique mechanism of action compared to water-soluble hormones like insulin or adrenaline. Here’s the mechanism of action of lipid-soluble hormones: NOTE: The … Read more