Receptors, Progesterone

**Definition:** Specific proteins found in or on cells of progesterone target tissues that specifically combine with progesterone. The cytosol progesterone-receptor complex then associates with the nucleic acids to initiate protein synthesis. There are two kinds of progesterone receptors, A and B. Both are induced by estrogen and have short half-lives.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.826.750.765

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, Progestin - Receptor, Progesterone - Progesterone Receptor - Progesterone Receptors - Progestin Receptors - Progestin Receptor