androstenedione

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androstenedione

[¦an·drō·stə¦ned·ē‚ōn]
(biochemistry)
C19H26O2 Any one of three isomeric androgens produced by the adrenal cortex.
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However, whereas androstendione and DHEAS concentrations were weakly correlated between second-trimester amniotic fluid and maternal serum samples from mothers expecting male offspring, testosterone concentrations were not correlated, suggesting limited maternal to fetal transfer of testosterone relative to other steroid hormones (van de Beek et al.
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In another study involving men at the age of 30 to 56, 300 mg of androstendione was administered daily for 4 weeks.
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Furthermore, results showed important reduction of CRP, LH, LH/FSH, androstendione, DHEA-S and progesterone (p=0.
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The aims of this investigation were to investigate the effects of (testosterone (T) and androstendione (AED)) in the presence of the anti-androgen, spironolactone (S), on Hep-2 cellular proliferation and damage after 24, 48, and 72 hours.
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So can elevated androstendione, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that has been linked to male pattern baldness.
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Ginseng, Vitamin E, Zinc, Yohimbine, and over-the-counter male hormones such as androstendione and DHEA are thoroughly discussed.
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In addition, blood samples were taken to measure testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, androstendione, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and the Free Androgen Index was reported.
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