What is the role of hormones in the regulatory mechanism of the cell?

Hormones are compounds that are unique in their structure and degree of influence, which control many processes in the body. Hormones are directly associated with receptors, which can transmit hormonal signals in order to slow down or, conversely, activate the synthesis of the necessary proteins. Work takes place on the cell membrane or directly inside it. The ability to change the nature of protein synthesis by influencing the activity of specific genes is a very important property that is inherent in hormones.