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== Background ==
== Background ==
The androgen receptor (AR) is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors. Androgen activation of AR regulates prostate growth, bone, muscle mass, and spermatogenesis.
The androgen receptor (AR) is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors. Androgen activation of AR regulates prostate growth, bone, muscle mass, and spermatogenesis.


== ligands ==
== ligands ==
The ligands that have a high affinity to the AR are Testosterone (T) and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
The ligands that have a high affinity to the AR are Testosterone (T) and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Testosterone is a cholesterol derivative, this hormone helps facilitate male maturation and development.


== Relevance ==
== Relevance ==

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