AR
AR encodes the androgen receptor, an X-linked nuclear hormone receptor expressed in hair follicles, skin, and reproductive tissue that binds testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) to drive androgen-responsive gene transcription. AR-linked variants such as rs6625163 are among the strongest genetic markers for androgenetic (male-pattern) hair loss, consistent with DHT-driven follicle miniaturization.
Traits AR shapes
Markers (rsIDs)
Reference databases
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