Proteins, generally found in the CYTOPLASM, that specifically bind ANDROGENS and mediate their cellular actions. The complex of the androgen and receptor migrates to the CELL NUCLEUS where it induces transcription of specific segments of DNA.
Also Known As:
Androgen Receptor; Receptors, Androgen; 5 alpha-Dihydrotestosterone Receptor; Dihydrotestosterone Receptors; Receptor, Testosterone; Receptors, Androgens; Receptors, Dihydrotestosterone; Receptors, Stanolone; Stanolone Receptor; Testosterone Receptor; 5 alpha Dihydrotestosterone Receptor; Androgens Receptors; Receptor, 5 alpha-Dihydrotestosterone; Receptor, Androgen; Receptor, Stanolone; Stanolone Receptors; alpha-Dihydrotestosterone Receptor, 5