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Neuroprotective Androgen Effects

Meaning

The beneficial actions of androgens, such as testosterone and its metabolites, in preserving neuronal structure, function, and viability within the central and peripheral nervous systems. These effects encompass maintenance of myelin integrity, modulation of excitability, and promotion of synaptic health against age-related or pathological insult. Androgens act as crucial modulators of neural resilience.