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Intracellular receptors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Receptor proteins located inside the cell that bind to signaling molecules that can cross the plasma membrane, such as steroid hormones.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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