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Androgenic Receptor Density

Meaning

Androgenic Receptor Density refers to the concentration or number of specific intracellular protein receptors present within a cell that are capable of binding to androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This metric is a critical determinant of a target tissue’s responsiveness to circulating androgen hormones, irrespective of the absolute hormone concentration. A higher density generally correlates with a greater capacity for hormonal signaling and subsequent anabolic or virilizing physiological effect.