The impact of the CAG repeat polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene on muscle and adipose tissues in 20–29-year-old Danish men: Odense Androgen Study

Abstract

The CAG repeat polymorphism affects body composition in young men: absolute muscle(thigh) and absolute muscle(lower trunk) increase as CAG(n) decreases. Expressed relatively, muscle areas and LBM increase, while SAT and FM decrease as CAG(n) decreases. The polymorphism does not affect deep adipose tissues or circulating androgen levels in young men.