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Testosterone Cytosol “Receptor” in the Rat Levator Ani Muscle

Nature New Biology volume 237, pages 24–26 (1972)Cite this article

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IT is not known whether the “anabolic” action of the androgenic hormone testosterone1, especially on muscular growth and metabolism, can be explained by the presence and the possible metabolism and “receptors” of the hormone in muscles. There are indeed several categories of muscles which, when dependent on androgens, may or may not respond directly to testosterone. It is conceivable that the hormone affects certain muscles through an increased (sexual or general) activity by way of the central nervous system, or because of the release of another hormone, or secondarily through some change of general metabolism.

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JUNG, I., BAULIEU, EE. Testosterone Cytosol “Receptor” in the Rat Levator Ani Muscle. Nature New Biology 237, 24–26 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/newbio237024a0

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