Androgen Receptors

Androgen receptors are proteins found in cells throughout the body that bind to androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They mediate the effects of these hormones on gene expression, influencing development, sexual function, and physical traits.

Function

• Regulate growth of body hair, pubic hair, and skin oiliness
• Affect muscle and bone development
• Modulate libido, mood, and aggression
• Influence sexual differentiation (see sexual_differentiation)

Writing Tips

• Use androgen receptor activity to explain differences in physical response to hormones
• Show how sensitivity to androgens can create unique erotic traits (e.g., more body hair, deeper voice)

Related Topics

• testosterone
• dihydrotestosterone
• sexual_differentiation