progesterone receptor


progesterone receptor

[MIM*607311] intracellular receptor for progesterone; often overexpressed in breast cancer.

progesterone receptor

A progesterone-binding protein complex found in the cytoplasm of certain cells in particular of the breast, which belongs to the nuclear receptor family. See Progesterone receptor assay. Cf Estrogen receptor.

pro·ges·ter·one re·cep·tor

(prō-jes'tĕr-ōn rĕ-sep'tŏr) Intracellular receptor for progesterone; often overexpressed in breast cancer.