Publication Date
Spring 2014
Degree Level
B.S.
Program
Honors
First Advisor
Mubiru, James
Second Advisor
Uhlig, Paul
Document Type
Thesis
Medium
Manuscript
LCSH subject
Human genetics; Genetic sex determination
Abstract
The androgen receptor (AR) gene is an important gene that functions to regulate male sexual development. The first exon of this gene encodes the N-terminal domain, which controls transcriptional activity of the receptor. Also, the first exon contains two polymorphic repeats: CAG codes for the polyglutamlne tract (polyQ) while GGN codes for the polyglycine tract (polyG). Currently, more research has been done on the CAG polymorphism, while GGN has been less thoroughly studied.
Recommended Citation
Alahapperuma, Thushari, "Androgen Receptor GGN Microsatellite in Primates" (2014). Honors Program Theses and Research Projects. 66.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/honorstheses/66
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