what is an androgen receptor, explain in simple terms?

2007-03-06 13:22:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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It is a protein that attaches to DNA and changes which genes get transcribed (used). By altering what genes get used, you alter what proteins get made. Thus, you can completely alter the functions of cells and thus organs. Does that help?

2007-03-06 13:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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