What are Hormone Receptors and Their Importance in Histology?
Hormone receptors are proteins located on the surface of or within target cells that bind to specific hormones. These receptors are crucial for mediating the effects of hormones on tissues. For example, estrogen receptors in breast tissue mediate the effects of estrogen on tissue growth and differentiation. The presence and distribution of hormone receptors can be studied using receptor-specific antibodies in immunohistochemical techniques.
