From Pharmacology
Ed Rang et al (2003)
Churchill Livingstone, p 28
Regulate gene transcription
Steroid hormones receptors
Thyroid hormone receptor
Retinoic acid receptor
Some a present in nucleus but others are located in the cytosol and migrate to the nuclear compartment when a ligand is present
Nuclear receptors
Involved in the mechanisms bywhich   
• glucocorticoides increase the production of lipocortine
• mineralcorticoides increase the production of proteins involved in the renal tubular function
THE FOUR MAIN TYPES OF RECEPTORS
2003-2004