Protein central to being male plays key role in wound healing

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 15:35 in Health & Medicine

A molecular receptor pivotal to the action of male hormones such as testosterone also plays a crucial role in the body's ability to heal. In studies in mice, scientists found that the androgen receptor delays wound healing. When scientists used an experimental compound to block the receptor, wounds healed much more quickly.

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