Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Androgen Receptor

Protein belonging to a class of steroid receptors with zinc finger domains and an androgen-binding domain. The gene itself maps to the middle of the X chromosome. Some mutations in this gene cause androgen insensitivity syndrome.

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androgen insensitivity syndrome (An X-linked developmental anomaly in which a chromosomal XY male embryo with testicular tissue ...)
androgen (... most abundant androgen is testosterone. Aka male ...)
chemokine (C-C) receptor 5 (CCR5) (Identified as a co-receptor for the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1). The other major ...)
CD4 co-receptor (... the cell. See chemokine (C-C) receptor 5.)
antigen receptor (Receptor on the surface of the cells of the immune system that permits recognition of antigens.)