Abstract
Recent research provides a much more detailed understanding of the role of the androgen receptor in normal human development and physiology, its structure, and its functioning. This review discusses genomic and non-genomic actions of the androgen receptor, as well as their co-regulators. We also explore several clinically relevant aspects of the molecular biology of the androgen receptor and its co-regulators.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Androgens / chemistry
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Androgens / genetics
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Androgens / metabolism*
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Bone and Bones / metabolism
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Brain / metabolism
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Cardiovascular Diseases / metabolism
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Molecular Structure
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Muscle, Skeletal / metabolism
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Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism
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Receptors, Androgen / chemistry
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Receptors, Androgen / genetics
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Receptors, Androgen / metabolism*
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Signal Transduction / physiology
Substances
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Androgens
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Receptors, Androgen