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Androgen Receptor Activation

Meaning

Androgen Receptor Activation describes the molecular event where an androgen, such as testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, binds to its corresponding intracellular receptor protein. This binding event initiates a conformational change in the receptor, allowing it to translocate into the cell nucleus. Once in the nucleus, the activated complex interacts with specific DNA sequences known as hormone response elements. The precise degree and duration of this activation dictate the subsequent transcriptional regulation of target genes.