Glucocorticoid receptor

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The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a protein found in nearly every cell of the human body that acts as a molecular switch, receiving signals from stress hormones called glucocorticoids (most notably cortisol). When a glucocorticoid hormone binds to this receptor, it triggers a cascade of changes that help your body…