Sapolsky et al. (2000) propose that mineralocorticoid receptors (MR) and glucocorticoid receptors (GR) have categorical differences in function: MR effects permissive roles at low hormone concentrations, while GR effects suppressive, stimulating, or preparative roles at stress-induced concentrations.

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  Allostasis revisited: A perception, variation, and risk framework

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• glucocorticoid receptor concept
• mineralocorticoid receptor concept