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Fluoxymesterone

Index Fluoxymesterone

Fluoxymesterone, sold under the brand names Halotestin and Ultandren among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men, delayed puberty in boys, breast cancer in women, and anemia. It is taken by mouth. Side effects of fluoxymesterone include symptoms of masculinization like acne, increased hair growth, voice changes, and increased sexual desire. [1]

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  1. 110 relations: Acne, Active metabolite, Adverse effect, Aggression, Agonist, Anabolic steroid, Anabolism, Androgen, Androgen deficiency, Androgen receptor, Androstane, Anemia, Aromatase, Athlete, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Bioavailability, Biological half-life, Biological target, Bodybuilding, Breast cancer, Breast pain, Cardiotoxicity, Catabolism, Circulatory system, Clitoromegaly, Competition, Controlled substance, Controlled Substances Act, Corticosteroid, Corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2, Corticosterone, Cortisol, Cortisone, Delayed puberty, Derivative (chemistry), Diário Oficial da União, Dihydrofluoxymesterone, Dihydrotestosterone, Edema, Elimination (pharmacology), Enoxolone, Enzyme inhibitor, Estrogen (medication), Excretion, First pass effect, Fluorine, Flushing (physiology), Functional group, Glucocorticoid, Glucocorticoid receptor, ... Expand index (60 more) »

  2. 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitors

Acne

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles.

See Fluoxymesterone and Acne

Active metabolite

An active metabolite, or pharmacologically active metabolite is a biologically active metabolite of a xenobiotic substance, such as a drug or environmental chemical.

See Fluoxymesterone and Active metabolite

Adverse effect

An adverse effect is an undesired harmful effect resulting from a medication or other intervention, such as surgery.

See Fluoxymesterone and Adverse effect

Aggression

Aggression is a behavior aimed at opposing or attacking something or someone.

See Fluoxymesterone and Aggression

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical that activates a receptor to produce a biological response.

See Fluoxymesterone and Agonist

Anabolic steroid

Anabolic steroids, also known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are a class of drugs that are structurally related to testosterone, the main male sex hormone, and produce effects by binding to the androgen receptor (AR). Fluoxymesterone and anabolic steroid are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Hepatotoxins and hormonal antineoplastic drugs.

See Fluoxymesterone and Anabolic steroid

Anabolism

Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that construct macromolecules like DNA or RNA from smaller units.

See Fluoxymesterone and Anabolism

Androgen

An androgen (from Greek andr-, the stem of the word meaning "man") is any natural or synthetic steroid hormone that regulates the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors. Fluoxymesterone and androgen are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Hepatotoxins.

See Fluoxymesterone and Androgen

Androgen deficiency

Androgen deficiency is a medical condition characterized by insufficient androgenic activity in the body.

See Fluoxymesterone and Androgen deficiency

Androgen receptor

The androgen receptor (AR), also known as NR3C4 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 4), is a type of nuclear receptor that is activated by binding any of the androgenic hormones, including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, in the cytoplasm and then translocating into the nucleus.

See Fluoxymesterone and Androgen receptor

Androstane

Androstane is a C19 steroidal hydrocarbon with a gonane core. Fluoxymesterone and Androstane are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Androstanes.

See Fluoxymesterone and Androstane

Anemia

Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen.

See Fluoxymesterone and Anemia

Aromatase

Aromatase, also called estrogen synthetase or estrogen synthase, is an enzyme responsible for a key step in the biosynthesis of estrogens.

See Fluoxymesterone and Aromatase

Athlete

An athlete is most commonly a person who competes in one or more sports involving physical strength, speed, power, or endurance.

See Fluoxymesterone and Athlete

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland.

See Fluoxymesterone and Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Bioavailability

In pharmacology, bioavailability is a subcategory of absorption and is the fraction (%) of an administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation.

See Fluoxymesterone and Bioavailability

Biological half-life

Biological half-life (elimination half-life, pharmacological half-life) is the time taken for concentration of a biological substance (such as a medication) to decrease from its maximum concentration (Cmax) to half of Cmax in the blood plasma.

See Fluoxymesterone and Biological half-life

Biological target

A biological target is anything within a living organism to which some other entity (like an endogenous ligand or a drug) is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behavior or function.

See Fluoxymesterone and Biological target

Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding is the practice of progressive resistance exercise to build, control, and develop one's muscles via hypertrophy.

See Fluoxymesterone and Bodybuilding

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue.

See Fluoxymesterone and Breast cancer

Breast pain

Breast pain is the symptom of discomfort in either one or both breasts.

See Fluoxymesterone and Breast pain

Cardiotoxicity

Cardiotoxicity is the occurrence of heart dysfunction as electric or muscle damage, resulting in heart toxicity.

See Fluoxymesterone and Cardiotoxicity

Catabolism

Catabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions.

See Fluoxymesterone and Catabolism

Circulatory system

The circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate.

See Fluoxymesterone and Circulatory system

Clitoromegaly

Clitoromegaly (or macroclitoris) is an abnormal enlargement of the clitoris that is mostly congenital; it is otherwise acquired through deliberately induced clitoral enlargement e.g. body modification by use of anabolic steroids, including testosterone.

See Fluoxymesterone and Clitoromegaly

Competition

Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game).

See Fluoxymesterone and Competition

Controlled substance

A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession and use is regulated by a government, such as illicitly used drugs or prescription medications that are designated by law.

See Fluoxymesterone and Controlled substance

Controlled Substances Act

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is the statute establishing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances is regulated.

See Fluoxymesterone and Controlled Substances Act

Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.

See Fluoxymesterone and Corticosteroid

Corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2

Corticosteroid 11-β-dehydrogenase isozyme 2 also known as 11-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the gene.

See Fluoxymesterone and Corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2

Corticosterone

Corticosterone, also known as 17-deoxycortisol and 11β,21-dihydroxyprogesterone, is a 21-carbon steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands.

See Fluoxymesterone and Corticosterone

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone in the glucocorticoid class of hormones and a stress hormone. Fluoxymesterone and Cortisol are glucocorticoids.

See Fluoxymesterone and Cortisol

Cortisone

Cortisone is a pregnene (21-carbon) steroid hormone.

See Fluoxymesterone and Cortisone

Delayed puberty

Delayed puberty is when a person lacks or has incomplete development of specific sexual characteristics past the usual age of onset of puberty.

See Fluoxymesterone and Delayed puberty

Derivative (chemistry)

In chemistry, a derivative is a compound that is derived from a similar compound by a chemical reaction.

See Fluoxymesterone and Derivative (chemistry)

Diário Oficial da União

The Diário Oficial da União (literally Official Diary of the Union), abbreviated DOU, is the official journal of the federal government of Brazil.

See Fluoxymesterone and Diário Oficial da União

Dihydrofluoxymesterone

Dihydrofluoxymesterone (developmental code name U-7265) is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) which was never marketed. Fluoxymesterone and Dihydrofluoxymesterone are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes, Hepatotoxins, hormonal antineoplastic drugs and Organofluorides.

See Fluoxymesterone and Dihydrofluoxymesterone

Dihydrotestosterone

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT, 5α-dihydrotestosterone, 5α-DHT, androstanolone or stanolone) is an endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone primarily involved in the growth and repair of the prostate and the penis, as well as the production of sebum and body hair composition. Fluoxymesterone and Dihydrotestosterone are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Androstanes.

See Fluoxymesterone and Dihydrotestosterone

Edema

Edema (AmE), also spelled oedema (BrE), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue.

See Fluoxymesterone and Edema

Elimination (pharmacology)

In pharmacology, the elimination or excretion of a drug is understood to be any one of a number of processes by which a drug is eliminated (that is, cleared and excreted) from an organism either in an unaltered form (unbound molecules) or modified as a metabolite.

See Fluoxymesterone and Elimination (pharmacology)

Enoxolone

Enoxolone (INN, BAN; also known as glycyrrhetinic acid or glycyrrhetic acid) is a pentacyclic triterpenoid derivative of the beta-amyrin type obtained from the hydrolysis of glycyrrhizic acid, which was obtained from the herb liquorice. Fluoxymesterone and Enoxolone are 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitors and Enones.

See Fluoxymesterone and Enoxolone

Enzyme inhibitor

An enzyme inhibitor is a molecule that binds to an enzyme and blocks its activity.

See Fluoxymesterone and Enzyme inhibitor

Estrogen (medication)

An estrogen (E) is a type of medication which is used most commonly in hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy, and as part of feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women. Fluoxymesterone and estrogen (medication) are Hepatotoxins and hormonal antineoplastic drugs.

See Fluoxymesterone and Estrogen (medication)

Excretion

Excretion is elimination of metabolic waste, which is an essential process in all organisms.

See Fluoxymesterone and Excretion

First pass effect

The first pass effect (also known as first-pass metabolism or presystemic metabolism) is a phenomenon of drug metabolism at a specific location in the body which leads to a reduction in the concentration of the active drug before it reaches the site of action or systemic circulation.

See Fluoxymesterone and First pass effect

Fluorine

Fluorine is a chemical element; it has symbol F and atomic number 9.

See Fluoxymesterone and Fluorine

Flushing (physiology)

Flushing is to become markedly red in the face and often other areas of the skin, from various physiological conditions.

See Fluoxymesterone and Flushing (physiology)

Functional group

In organic chemistry, a functional group is a substituent or moiety in a molecule that causes the molecule's characteristic chemical reactions.

See Fluoxymesterone and Functional group

Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoids (or, less commonly, glucocorticosteroids) are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones. Fluoxymesterone and Glucocorticoid are glucocorticoids and Hepatotoxins.

See Fluoxymesterone and Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoid receptor

The glucocorticoid receptor (GR or GCR) also known as NR3C1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 1) is the receptor to which cortisol and other glucocorticoids bind.

See Fluoxymesterone and Glucocorticoid receptor

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia (also spelled gynaecomastia) is the abnormal non-cancerous enlargement of one or both breasts in males due to the growth of breast tissue as a result of a hormone imbalance between estrogens and androgens.

See Fluoxymesterone and Gynecomastia

Hair follicle

The hair follicle is an organ found in mammalian skin.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hair follicle

Hair loss

Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hair loss

Hepatotoxicity

Hepatotoxicity (from hepatic toxicity) implies chemical-driven liver damage.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hepatotoxicity

Hirsutism

Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hirsutism

Hydroxy group

In chemistry, a hydroxy or hydroxyl group is a functional group with the chemical formula and composed of one oxygen atom covalently bonded to one hydrogen atom.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hydroxy group

Hydroxylation

In chemistry, hydroxylation can refer to.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hydroxylation

Hypertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hypertension

Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism means diminished functional activity of the gonads—the testicles or the ovaries—that may result in diminished production of sex hormones.

See Fluoxymesterone and Hypogonadism

Libido

In psychology, libido (from the Latin, 'desire') is psychic drive or energy, usually conceived as sexual in nature, but sometimes conceived as including other forms of desire.

See Fluoxymesterone and Libido

Ligand (biochemistry)

In biochemistry and pharmacology, a ligand is a substance that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.

See Fluoxymesterone and Ligand (biochemistry)

Liver

The liver is a major metabolic organ exclusively found in vertebrate animals, which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins and various other biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth.

See Fluoxymesterone and Liver

Menstrual disorder

A menstrual disorder is characterized as any abnormal condition with regards to a woman's menstrual cycle.

See Fluoxymesterone and Menstrual disorder

Metabolism

Metabolism (from μεταβολή metabolÄ“, "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

See Fluoxymesterone and Metabolism

Methyl group

In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula (whereas normal methane has the formula). In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me.

See Fluoxymesterone and Methyl group

Methyltestosterone

Methyltestosterone, sold under the brand names Android, Metandren, and Testred among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men, delayed puberty in boys, at low doses as a component of menopausal hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, osteoporosis, and low sexual desire in women, and to treat breast cancer in women. Fluoxymesterone and Methyltestosterone are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes, Enones, Hepatotoxins and hormonal antineoplastic drugs.

See Fluoxymesterone and Methyltestosterone

Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America.

See Fluoxymesterone and Mexico

Mineralocorticoid receptor

The mineralocorticoid receptor (or MR, MLR, MCR), also known as the aldosterone receptor or nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 2, (NR3C2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NR3C2 gene that is located on chromosome 4q31.1-31.2.

See Fluoxymesterone and Mineralocorticoid receptor

Molar concentration

Molar concentration (also called molarity, amount concentration or substance concentration) is a measure of the concentration of a chemical species, in particular, of a solute in a solution, in terms of amount of substance per unit volume of solution.

See Fluoxymesterone and Molar concentration

Moldova

Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova (Republica Moldova), is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, on the northeastern corner of the Balkans.

See Fluoxymesterone and Moldova

Oral administration

| name.

See Fluoxymesterone and Oral administration

Organic compound

Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon.

See Fluoxymesterone and Organic compound

Oxofluoxymesterone

Oxofluoxymesterone (developmental code name U-6596), or ketofluoxymesterone, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) which was never marketed. Fluoxymesterone and Oxofluoxymesterone are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes, Hepatotoxins, hormonal antineoplastic drugs and Organofluorides.

See Fluoxymesterone and Oxofluoxymesterone

Oxymetholone

Oxymetholone, sold under the brand names Anadrol and Anapolon among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used primarily in the treatment of anemia. Fluoxymesterone and Oxymetholone are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes and Hepatotoxins.

See Fluoxymesterone and Oxymetholone

Penis enlargement

Penis enlargement, or male enhancement, is any technique aimed to increase the size of a human penis.

See Fluoxymesterone and Penis enlargement

Performance-enhancing substance

Performance-enhancing substances, also known as performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), are substances that are used to improve any form of activity performance in humans.

See Fluoxymesterone and Performance-enhancing substance

Potency (pharmacology)

In pharmacology, potency or biological potency is a measure of a drug's biological activity expressed in terms of the dose required to produce a pharmacological effect of given intensity.

See Fluoxymesterone and Potency (pharmacology)

Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.

See Fluoxymesterone and Powerlifting

Priapism

Priapism is a condition in which a penis remains erect for hours in the absence of stimulation or after stimulation has ended.

See Fluoxymesterone and Priapism

Progestogen

Progestogens, also sometimes written progestins, progestagens or gestagens, are a class of natural or synthetic steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptors (PR).

See Fluoxymesterone and Progestogen

Prostate

The prostate is both an accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation.

See Fluoxymesterone and Prostate

Sebaceous gland

A sebaceous gland or oil gland is a microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals.

See Fluoxymesterone and Sebaceous gland

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a long-term skin disorder.

See Fluoxymesterone and Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Sex hormone-binding globulin

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) or sex steroid-binding globulin (SSBG) is a glycoprotein that binds to androgens and estrogens.

See Fluoxymesterone and Sex hormone-binding globulin

Side effect

In medicine, a side effect is an effect, whether therapeutic or adverse, that is unintended; although the term is predominantly employed to describe adverse effects, it can also apply to beneficial, but unintended, consequences of the use of a drug.

See Fluoxymesterone and Side effect

Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms are the observed or detectable signs, and experienced symptoms of an illness, injury, or condition.

See Fluoxymesterone and Signs and symptoms

Skin

Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.

See Fluoxymesterone and Skin

Steric effects

Steric effects arise from the spatial arrangement of atoms.

See Fluoxymesterone and Steric effects

Steroid

A steroid is an organic compound with four fused rings (designated A, B, C, and D) arranged in a specific molecular configuration.

See Fluoxymesterone and Steroid

Substrate (chemistry)

In chemistry, the term substrate is highly context-dependent.

See Fluoxymesterone and Substrate (chemistry)

Tablet (pharmacy)

A tablet (also known as a pill) is a pharmaceutical oral dosage form (oral solid dosage, or OSD) or solid unit dosage form.

See Fluoxymesterone and Tablet (pharmacy)

Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.

See Fluoxymesterone and Taiwan

Testicular atrophy

Testicular atrophy is a medical condition in which one or both testicles (or "testes") diminish in size and may be accompanied by reduced testicular function.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testicular atrophy

Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes and Enones.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone

Testosterone (medication)

Testosterone (T) is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone (medication) are anabolic–androgenic steroids, Androstanes, Enones and hormonal antineoplastic drugs.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone (medication)

Testosterone cypionate

Testosterone cypionate, sold under the brand name Depo-Testosterone among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men. It is given by injection into muscle or subcutaneously, once every one to four weeks, depending on clinical indication. Fluoxymesterone and testosterone cypionate are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Androstanes.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone cypionate

Testosterone enanthate

Testosterone enanthate is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. Fluoxymesterone and testosterone enanthate are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Androstanes.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone enanthate

Testosterone undecanoate

Testosterone undecanoate, sold under the brand name Nebido among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication that is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men, It is taken by mouth or given by injection into muscle. Fluoxymesterone and testosterone undecanoate are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Androstanes.

See Fluoxymesterone and Testosterone undecanoate

Trademark distinctiveness

Trademark distinctiveness is an important concept in the law governing trademarks and service marks.

See Fluoxymesterone and Trademark distinctiveness

United States

The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America.

See Fluoxymesterone and United States

Urine

Urine is a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals.

See Fluoxymesterone and Urine

Virilization

Virilization or masculinization is the biological development of adult male characteristics in young males or females.

See Fluoxymesterone and Virilization

Voice change

A voice change or voice mutation, sometimes referred to as a voice break or voice crack, commonly refers to the deepening of the voice of men as they reach puberty.

See Fluoxymesterone and Voice change

11-Dehydrocorticosterone

11-Dehydrocorticosterone (11-DHC), also known as 11-oxocorticosterone or 17-deoxycortisone, as well as 21-hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,11,20-trione, is a naturally occurring, endogenous corticosteroid related to cortisone and corticosterone. Fluoxymesterone and 11-Dehydrocorticosterone are Enones.

See Fluoxymesterone and 11-Dehydrocorticosterone

11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD-11β or 11β-HSD) enzymes catalyze the conversion of inert 11 keto-products (cortisone) to active cortisol, or vice versa, thus regulating the access of glucocorticoids to the steroid receptors.

See Fluoxymesterone and 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

17α-Alkylated anabolic steroid

A 17α-alkylated anabolic steroid is a synthetic anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) that features an alkyl group, specifically a methyl or ethyl group, at the C17α position. Fluoxymesterone and 17α-Alkylated anabolic steroid are anabolic–androgenic steroids and Hepatotoxins.

See Fluoxymesterone and 17α-Alkylated anabolic steroid

3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3α-HSD) is an enzyme (1.1.1.50) that plays a role in the metabolism of steroids and non-steroidal compounds in humans and other species, such as bacteria, fungi, plants, and so on.

See Fluoxymesterone and 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

3β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

3β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Δ5-4 isomerase (3β-HSD) is an enzyme that catalyzes the biosynthesis of the steroid progesterone from pregnenolone, 17α-hydroxyprogesterone from 17α-hydroxypregnenolone, and androstenedione from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the adrenal gland.

See Fluoxymesterone and 3β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

5α-Reductase

5α-Reductases, also known as 3-oxo-5α-steroid 4-dehydrogenases, are enzymes involved in steroid metabolism.

See Fluoxymesterone and 5α-Reductase

5β-Reductase

5β-Reductase, or Δ4-3-oxosteroid 5β-reductase (3-oxo-Δ4-steroid 5β-reductase, androstenedione 5β-reductase, cholestenone 5β-reductase, cortisone 5β-reductase, cortisone Δ4-5β-reductase, steroid 5β-reductase, testosterone 5β-reductase, Δ4-3-ketosteroid 5β-reductase, Δ4-5β-reductase, Δ4-hydrogenase, 4,5β-dihydrocortisone:NADP+ Δ4-oxidoreductase, 3-oxo-5β-steroid:NADP+ Δ4-oxidoreductase) is an enzyme with systematic name 5β-cholestan-3-one:NADP+ 4,5-oxidoreductase.

See Fluoxymesterone and 5β-Reductase

See also

11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitors

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoxymesterone

Also known as ATC code G03BA01, ATCvet code QG03BA01, Anadroid-F, Androfluorene, Android-f, Androsterolo, Androxy, C20H29FO3, Fluosterone, Fluotestin, Fluoxymesterone metabolite, Fluoxymestrone, Flusteron, Flutestos, Halotestin, Neo-Ormonal, Ora Testryl, Ora-testryl, Oralsterone, Oratestin, Testoral, Ultandren, Ultandrene.

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