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    Glossary Receptors

    specialized proteins that bind specific molecules to trigger cellular responses

    Receptors are specialized protein molecules found on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific substances, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs. When these substances attach to the receptors, they trigger a response within the cell, influencing various physiological processes. For example, in the context of hair biology, androgen receptors on hair follicle cells can bind to hormones like testosterone, affecting hair growth and potentially contributing to conditions like androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness).

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    1. Receptor types in cat hairy skin supplied by myelinated fibers. Journal of neurophysiology · 1968 · 307 citations
    2. Effects of in vivo-administered 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on receptor binding of epidermal growth factor in the hepatic plasma membrane of rat, guinea pig, mouse, and hamster. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 1984 · 164 citations
    3. Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing 2002 · 108 citations
    4. Receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) stimulates the proliferation of epithelial cells of the epidermo-pilosebaceous unit Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2011 · 60 citations
    5. Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores Journal of Biological Chemistry · 1999 · 43 citations
    6. Regulation of Receptor Binding Specificity of FGF9 by an Autoinhibitory Homodimerization Structure · 2017 · 24 citations
    7. Efficient In Vitro Transfection of Human Keratinocytes with an Adenovirus-Enhanced Receptor-Mediated System Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2000 · 16 citations
    8. Activation of extrasynaptic δ-GABAA receptors globally or within the posterior-VTA has estrous-dependent effects on consumption of alcohol and estrous-independent effects on locomotion Hormones and behavior · 2017 · 14 citations
    9. Epidermal expression of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is related to inflammation and apoptosis in human skin Experimental Dermatology · 2015 · 10 citations
    10. Receptor tyrosine kinase Kit action in skin melanocytes: is it exclusively cell autonomous? Experimental Dermatology · 2015 · 1 citations
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    Community 10 of 192

    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. Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor? Reddit · 20 Dec 2024
    4. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens. Reddit · 7 Dec 2024
    5. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens Community · 6 Dec 2024
    6. What happened to that drug that kills dht receptors in your scalp Reddit · 2 Oct 2024
    7. Minoxidil is able to suppress androgen receptors or increase aromatase effect. Blood test in pictures. Reddit · 22 Aug 2022
    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. Has anyone powered through the creatine shedding (via increased androgen receptor sensitivity) and stabilized? Reddit · 21 Aug 2025
    10. Oral Minoxidil & Coffee – Any issues due to adenosine receptor blockade? Reddit · 13 Aug 2025
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    Learn 4 of 17

    1. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    2. HMI-115 Experimental antibody that blocks the prolactin receptor
    3. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors
    4. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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