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Androgen Receptor CAG Repeat

Meaning

The Androgen Receptor CAG Repeat refers to a polymorphic region within the androgen receptor (AR) gene, specifically a sequence of cytosine-adenine-guanine (CAG) trinucleotides that is repeated multiple times. The number of these repeats varies between individuals, and this variation is inversely correlated with the receptor’s transcriptional activity and overall sensitivity to androgens like testosterone. Clinically, the length of this repeat sequence is a genetic factor influencing the biological effectiveness of androgens and related clinical phenotypes.