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    Glossary Androgen Receptor

    protein in cells that binds male hormones to regulate genes

    The androgen receptor (AR) is a type of protein found inside cells that binds to androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. This binding activates the receptor, allowing it to enter the cell nucleus and influence the expression of specific genes, playing a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, as well as in conditions like androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).

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    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1997 · 416 citations
    2. Intratumoral <i>De Novo</i> Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors Cancer research · 2011 · 402 citations
    3. Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene is Associated with Male Pattern Baldness Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2001 · 299 citations
    4. Intermolecular NH2-/Carboxyl-terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity 1998 · 227 citations
    5. Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp Journal of Endocrinology · 1998 · 227 citations
    6. ERG induces androgen receptor-mediated regulation of SOX9 in prostate cancer 2013 · 224 citations
    7. A phase IIA randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of the selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), MK-0773 in female participants with sarcopenia Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging · 2013 · 211 citations
    8. Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing 2002 · 207 citations
    9. Androgen Receptor Antagonists (Antiandrogens) Structure-Activity Relationships Current Medicinal Chemistry · 2000 · 204 citations
    10. Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia American Journal of Human Genetics · 2005 · 195 citations
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    Community 10 of 345

    1. How can ketoconazole shampoo block androgen receptor if it's just washed off? Reddit · 11 Nov 2025
    2. Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor. Reddit · 11 Jun 2025
    3. Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place Reddit · 17 Oct 2024
    4. Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight? Reddit · 22 May 2024
    5. Theaflavin (Black Tea Extract) reduce DHT, androgen receptor activity and estrogen Reddit · 20 Jul 2023
    6. Has anyone powered through the creatine shedding (via increased androgen receptor sensitivity) and stabilized? Reddit · 21 Aug 2025
    7. Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor? Reddit · 20 Dec 2024
    8. If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit? Reddit · 6 Apr 2022
    9. Minoxidil is able to suppress androgen receptors or increase aromatase effect. Blood test in pictures. Reddit · 22 Aug 2022
    10. Gartanin Degrades dht receptor found in mangosteen fruit. Gonna buy the raw powder mix it with castor oil and filter out the rest. And apply topically. Reddit · 27 May 2018
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    Learn 9 of 12

    1. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    2. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors
    3. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    4. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    5. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    6. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    7. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    8. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    9. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
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