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The polymorphic androgen receptor gene CAG repeat, pituitary–testicular function and andropausal symptoms in ageing men
20 May 2003
Abstract excerpt
The activity of androgen receptor (AR) is modulated by a polymorphic CAG trinucleotide repeat in the AR gene. In the present study, we investigated hormonal changes among ageing men, and whether the number of AR CAG triplets is related to the appearance of these changes, as well as symptoms and diseases associated with ageing. A total of 213 41-70-year-old men donated blood for hormone analyses (LH, testosterone,...
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