A Study of the Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism and the Level of Expression of the Androgen Receptor in Androgenetic Alopecia Among Egyptians

January 2009 in “ Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics ”

Hsh Kassem, RM Abou El Seoud, Ash Aly, H. A. Ibrahim, MA El Ramly

androgen receptor AR gene polymorphism androgenetic alopecia AGA Stul cut allele immunohistochemical analysis bald scalp biopsies androgen levels AR expression genetic-based treatments baldness hair loss

Studysummary This study, conducted among Egyptians, found a borderline significant association between the Stul polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and androgenetic alopecia in males, with higher androgen receptor expression in balding scalp areas.

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