Androgens
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Identification of novel androgen-responsive genes by sequencing of LongSAGE libraries.

13 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: The development and maintenance of the prostate is dependent on androgens and the androgen receptor. The androgen pathway continues to be important in prostate cancer. Here, we evaluated the transcriptome of prostate cancer cells in ... Read more...

Fingers as a marker of prenatal androgen exposure.

7 Oct 2009 Interest in biological substrates of sex-related variations in psychological and physiological characteristics has led to a search for biomarkers of prenatal hormone exposure that can be measured postnatally. There has been particular interest in ... Read more...

Chronic exposure to anabolic androgenic steroids alters neuronal function in the mammalian forebrain via androgen receptor- and estrogen receptor-mediated mechanisms.

5 Oct 2009 Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) can promote detrimental effects on social behaviors for which GABA type A (GABA(A)) receptor-mediated circuits in the forebrain play a critical role. While all AAS bind to androgen receptors (AR), they may also be ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Androgens'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Key targets of hormone treatment of prostate cancer. Part I: the androgen receptor and steroidogenic pathways. 30 Oct 2009
• Identification of novel androgen-responsive genes by sequencing of LongSAGE libraries. 13 Oct 2009
• Fingers as a marker of prenatal androgen exposure. 7 Oct 2009
• Chronic exposure to anabolic androgenic steroids alters neuronal function in the mammalian forebrain via androgen receptor- and estrogen receptor-mediated mechanisms. 5 Oct 2009
• Contribution of endogenous opioids to gonadal hormones-induced temporomandibular joint antinociception. 29 Sep 2009
• Acute illness induces the release of aversive odor cues from adult, but not prepubertal, male rats and suppresses social investigation by conspecifics. 29 Sep 2009
• Pharmacologic treatment of male breast cancer. 29 Sep 2009
• Transcriptional profiling of the hormone-responsive stages of spermatogenesis reveals cell-, stage-, and hormone-specific events. 29 Sep 2009
• Editorial comment. 29 Sep 2009
• Early Origins of polycystic ovary syndrome: hypotheses may change without notice. 29 Sep 2009
• Complexities in clarifying the diagnostic criteria for anabolic-androgenic steroid dependence. 29 Sep 2009
• Cell cycle regulator cdk2ap1 inhibits prostate cancer cell growth and modifies androgen-responsive pathway function. 29 Sep 2009
• Recreational physical activity and steroid hormone levels in postmenopausal women. 23 Sep 2009
• Mechanisms of obesity and related pathologies: androgen deficiency and endothelial dysfunction may be the link between obesity and erectile dysfunction. 13 Sep 2009
• Targeting of prostate cancer cells by a cytotoxic lentiviral vector containing a prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) promoter. 13 Sep 2009
• [Polycystic ovary syndrome. Diet helps control hormone chaos] 8 Sep 2009
• A luminal epithelial stem cell that is a cell of origin for prostate cancer. 7 Sep 2009
• Effects of androgens on endothelial progenitor cells in vitro and in vivo. 5 Sep 2009
• Sex-specific modulation of cell proliferation by socially relevant stimuli in the adult green treefrog brain (Hyla cinerea). Sep 2009
• Hormonal anticipation of territorial challenges in cichlid fish. 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Androgens'

Definition: Compounds that interact with ANDROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of TESTOSTERONE. Depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on SEX DIFFERENTIATION; male reproductive organs, SPERMATOGENESIS; secondary male SEX CHARACTERISTICS; LIBIDO; development of muscle mass, strength, and power.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D000728

Alternative terms: Androgens; Androgenic Agents; Agents, Androgenic; Androgenic Compounds; Compounds, Androgenic;

Related Mesh Headings: Androgen Antagonists; Receptors, Androgen;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D27.505.696.399.472.161;

History Note: 1963

Technical Notes: /defic: consider also HYPOGONADISM & other gonadal disord in Cat C19