The CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene affects bone density and bone metabolism in healthy males

Michael Zitzmann, Maik Brune, Britta Kornmann, Jörg Gromoll, Ralf Junker, Eberhard Nieschlag

Clinical Endocrinology · 2001 · 107 citations · 44 references

Abstract

A high number of CAG repeats within the androgen receptor gene attenuates testosterone effects on bone density and bone metabolism. This seems to be associated with accelerated age-dependent bone loss.

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