In this international study, the scientists showed that one of the adhesion G protein-coupled receptors – GPR133 – is activated by the androgenic steroid hormone 5α-DHT. Created in BioRender.
Researchers discover new mechanism for male sex hormone
Androgens are hormones that control the development of male sexual characteristics. The most powerful of the androgens is called 5α-dihydrotestosterone (5α-DHT). Among other things, it is essential for bone and…