Cortisol Binding Globulin

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Also known as:  CBG;  Corticosteroid Binding Globulin;  Transcortin

 

Description

Cortisol Binding Globulin is a type of water-soluble endogenous Globulin that is synthesized by the Liver.

 

Biological Functions of Cortisol Binding Globulin

Hormones

 CBG facilitates the transport of Cortisol and Progesterone around the body via the Plasma within the Bloodstream:

 CBG binds to Cortisol and Progesterone, transports them via the bloodstream and when in close proximity to a Cell, releases them for transport through the Cell Membrane into the Cytoplasm of Cells (where, if they then encounter the appropriate accessible Receptors they migrate into the Cell's Nucleus).

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