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Androgen Antagonist

Meaning

An Androgen Antagonist is a pharmacological compound designed to inhibit or block the biological actions of endogenous androgen hormones, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), at the cellular level. These agents are clinically utilized to manage conditions characterized by excessive or inappropriate androgenic stimulation. They are foundational in treating pathologies like prostate cancer, hirsutism, and certain forms of androgenetic alopecia. This class of drug works by interfering with the normal hormonal signaling cascade.