research The Direct Inhibitory Effect of Dutasteride or Finasteride on Androgen Receptor Activity Is Cell Line Specific 12 citations, October 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphism-Dependent Variation in Prostate-Specific Antigen Concentrations of European Men 9 citations, September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
community Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor? in Finasteride/Dutasteride 33 upvotes 2 weeks ago Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.