autocrine /au·to·crine/ (-krin) denoting a mode of hormone action in which a hormone binds to receptors on and affects the function of the cell type that produced it.
autocrine
autocrine [aw´to-krin]
autocrine (
ˑ·tō·krin),
au·to·crine (ô t -kr n, -kr n )adj. Of or relating to self-stimulation through cellular production of a factor and a specific receptor for it. |
autocrine
[ô′təkrin]
denoting the effect of a hormone on cells that produce it.
autocrine [aw´to-krin]
denoting a mode of hormone action in which a hormone binds to receptors on and affects the function of the same cell that produced it.
autocrine (
ˑ·tō·krin),adj affecting the cells of origin, used in describing glandular and hormonal action.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|