Sentences with phrase «androgen receptors such»

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Such a drug would block only the androgen receptor in prostate cells, and so stop the chain of reactions leading to further tumour growth, says McCague.

Androgens such as DHT and testosterone stimulate the sebaceous glands; these two compounds bind to receptors and counteract it.

While excess body weight is a main contributing factor to sleep apnea, high levels of androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) seen in PCOS, are believed to play a role in affecting sleep receptors.

Nilevar's ability to bind to the androgen receptor at such a high rate has been shown to improve the body's fat - burning efficiency.