“Natural biological receptors can recognize tiny structural differences between male and female steroid hormones using their protein pockets,” the authors said.

Usually, receptors and hormones function like locks and keys, with the hormone (in this case, a peptide PSY hormone) acting as a key that is necessary to start a biological process.

Usually, receptors and hormones function like locks and keys, with the hormone (in this case, a peptide PSY hormone) acting as a key that is necessary to start a biological process.

The similarity of hydrophobic hormones in plants and animals suggests that once you make a good key, with occasional filing it can be used in many different developmental locks.

Melbourne-based scientists behind the development of a hormone-free, reversible male contraceptive pill have, for the first time, solved the molecular structure of the discovery program's primary ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a previously unknown hormone that appears to be important in the development of the most common form of diabetes.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have overturned conventional wisdom on the workings of vital hormone receptors within cells, a finding that could boost drug ...

The human androgen receptor is a key protein in the regular development and activity of the prostate in response to male hormones such as testosterone. The deregulating activity of the receptor is ...

Molecular structure and function of essential plant hormone could profoundly change our understanding of a key cell process Date: January 25, 2012 Source: Van Andel Research Institute Summary: A ...