Liver X receptor alpha pathway
| Liver X receptor alpha pathway | |
|---|---|
| Term | Liver X receptor alpha pathway |
| Short definition | liver X receptor alpha pathway (LIH-ver. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
liver X receptor alpha pathway - (pronounced) (LIH-ver. . . reh-SEP-ter AL-fuh WEG pathway) Describes a group of proteins in a cell that work together to control how certain genes are expressed and how cholesterol, lipids (fats), bile acids and steroid hormones are made in the body. Alterations in the liver X receptor alpha pathway can lead to diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Drugs or substances that affect this signaling pathway are being studied to prevent and treat cancer and other diseases. Also called the LXR alpha pathway
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