androgen receptor

protein

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In anabolic steroid
Anabolic steroids target the androgen receptor, the natural biological receptor for testosterone and its metabolite dihydrotestosterone. Stimulation of the androgen receptor results in cell growth, leading to an increase in muscle size. It also leads to virilization—the development of masculine traits, including increased libido and deepening of the voice.
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