AIS antibody, DHTR antibody, HUMARA antibody, HYSP1 antibody, KD antibody, NR3C4 antibody, SBMA antibody, SMAX1 antibody, TFM antibody, AW320017 antibody, Tfm antibody, Andr antibody, AR antibody, androgen receptor antibody, AR antibody, Ar antibody, ar antibody
Background
AR functions as a steroid-hormone activated transcription factor. Upon binding the hormone ligand, the receptor dissociates from accessory proteins, translocates into the nucleus, dimerizes, and then stimulates transcription of androgen responsive genes. This gene contains 2 polymorphic trinucleotide repeat segments that encode polyglutamine and polyglycine tracts in the N-terminal transactivation domain of its protein. Expansion of the polyglutamine tract causes spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (Kennedy disease). Mutations in this gene are also associated with complete androgen insensitivity (CAIS). Two alternatively spliced variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described. Synonyms: Monoclonal AR antibody, Anti-AR antibody, Androgen Receptor antibody.