Biology

Heat Shock Protein Definition Heat shock protein (HSP) is an intracellular protein that increases in concentration during metabolic stress, such as exposure to heat. HsPs…

Steroid Hormone Receptor Definition Steroid hormone receptor includes 48 receptors for the gonadal and adrenal steroids, nonsteroidal ligands such as thyroid hormones, vitamin D, retinoic…

Glucocorticoid Receptor Definition Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR) also known as NR3C1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 1), which is mediates actions of glucocorticoids (GCs)…

Glucocorticoid Definition Glucocorticoid is any of a group of anti-inflammatory steroidlike compounds, such as hydrocortisone, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, are involved in…

Cortisol Definition Cortisol is the principal steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It regulates carbohydrate metabolism and the immune system and maintains blood pressure.…

Adrenal Gland Definition Adrenal gland is a small gland located on top of the kidney. The outer portion, or cortex, secretes steroid hormones (corticosteroids). The…

Choroid Plexus Definition Choroid plexus is a small organ located inside the nervous system, more precisely in the brain in proximity to the ventricles. The…

Lateral Ventricles Definition Lateral ventricles are the largest in the series of four interconnecting fluid-filled cavities within the brain. These cavities and theirs interconnecting channels,…

Third Ventricle Definition Third ventricle is a median (midline) cavity in the brain and is bounded by the thalamus and hypothalamus on either side. It…

Retina Bipolar Cell Definition Retina bipolar cells are the first ‘projection neurons’ of the vertebrate visual system. As a part of the retina, bipolar cells…

Retinal Ganglion Cell Definition Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) relay visual information from their cell soma located in the retina, through their axons which project along…

Optic Nerve Definition Optic nerve is either of the second pair of cranial nerves, which carry sensory information relating to vision from the retina of…