Once bound to a hormone, this receptor becomes active and catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group to itself or intracellular proteins.

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Enzyme-linked receptors, upon binding to a hormone or ligand, become activated and can catalyze the transfer of a phosphate group to themselves (autophosphorylation) or to other intracellular proteins, typically initiating a signaling cascade within the cell.

Once Bound to a Hormone, This Receptor Becomes Active and Catalyzes