Hormoonne

Hormoonne is a term used in speculative biology and science fiction to describe a class of hormone-like signaling molecules that regulate physiological processes in multicellular organisms. The word combines the root hormon- with the suffix -onne to evoke active regulatory compounds distinct from conventional hormones. It is not a term used in established real-world endocrinology, but appears in fictional universes and theoretical discussions about how endocrine systems could operate.

In the fictional or hypothetical framework, hormoonne are produced by specialized cells or glands and released into body fluids. They travel to target tissues where they bind to receptors, triggering signal transduction pathways that can alter gene expression, metabolism, growth, or reproductive function. Like real hormones, their effects can be concentration-dependent and subject to feedback control.

Transport and stability are common topics in portrayals of hormoonne. They may circulate freely or be bound to carrier proteins; enzymatic degradation or reuptake mechanisms provide temporal control. Classifications in literature often group hormoonne by receptor type—membrane-bound versus intracellular—and by tissue specificity or developmental stage, creating a taxonomy similar to real endocrinology.

In fictional ecosystems, hormoonne help coordinate development, stress responses, energy balance, sleep-wake cycles, and immunity, sometimes interacting with real hormones to create believable physiology. Analyses of hormoonne in speculative texts explore evolutionary origins, receptor co-evolution, and ethical implications of manipulating signaling pathways. As a concept, it serves to illustrate how complex regulatory networks could arise.