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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
Androgen block
Androgen receptor
The androgen receptor (AR), also known as NR3C4 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 4), is a type of nuclear receptor that is activated by binding of either of the androgenic hormones testosterone or dihydrotestosterone in the cytoplasm and then translocating into the nucleus. The androgen receptor is most closely related to the progesterone receptor, and progestins in higher dosages can block the androgen receptor. The main function of the androgen receptor is as a DNA-binding transcription factor that regulates gene expression; however, the androgen receptor has other functions as well...
Androgen block - List of case studies
- List of Diseases and Conditions
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Anaplastic oligoastrocytoma Anastomotic fistula Androgen independent prostatic cancer Anemia Anemization ... Condropathy (of the femoropatellar joint) Conduction block Conduction defects Congenic cardiopathy - tetralogy of Fallot ...
- Treatments
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Analgesic medication Analgesic treatment Androgen block Androgen suppression Angiogenesis inhibitors Angiographic ...
- Hepatic metastases from prostatic adenocarcinoma
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of the PSA level was undeniable. Therefore, an androgen block with LHRH agonists was suggested ( Decapeptyl 3.75 1 ... radical prostatectomy, adjuvant therapy, radiotherapy, androgen block, LHRH agonists, total hormonal ablation, chemotherapy ...