Interleukin 2 up-regulates glucocorticoid receptor number in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the osteosarcoma cell line Saos-2 in vitro.

abstract：:Porcine sulfotransferase 2A1 (pSULT2A1) is a key enzyme involved in the testicular and hepatic sulfoconjugation of steroids such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and potentially androstenone. This latter steroid is a major cause of boar taint, which is an unpleasant off-odour and off-flavour in pork from male pigs. Su...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Laderoute H,Bone C,Squires EJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trimegestone (TMG) is a novel 19-norpregnane progestin under development for hormone replacement therapy and oral contraception. The objective of the current study was to characterize the potency and steroid receptor selectivity of TMG in several in vitro assays and to compare its activity to that of medroxyprogestero...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zhang Z,Lundeen SG,Zhu Y,Carver JM,Winneker RC

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reduction of 17-oxosteroids to 17β-hydroxysteroids is one of the important transformations for the preparation of many steroidal drugs and intermediates. The strain Zygowilliopsis sp. WY7905 was found to catalyze the reduction of C-17 carbonyl group of androst-4-ene-3,17-dione (AD) to give testosterone (TS) as the...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Liu Y,Wang Y,Chen X,Wu Q,Wang M,Zhu D,Ma Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isolated perfused rat kidney allows a simultaneous kinetic study of both the renal metabolism and the urinary excretion of cortisol and its metabolites in the rat. In this system, cortisol was completely metabolized within 120 minutes. The main renal metabolites of cortisol (cortisone, 20 reduced cortisol and 20 r...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Reach G,Nakane H,Nakane Y,Auzan C,Corvol P

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preparation of 9alpha, 11xi-tritiated 17alpha-ethinyl estradiol, mestranol, estradiol-17beta, and norethindrone are described. Estrone-3-methyl ether was employed as starting material, and ethinylation with lithium acetylide-ethylene diamine resulted in 95% mestranol. Demethylation of mestranol with boron tribro...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Rao PN

更新日期：1971-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmitochondrial supernatant (PMS) (1) has been prepared from the homogenate of rat seminal vesicles and the characteristics of the binding reaction of 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) to the cytoplasmic androgen receptor have been studied using a charcoal adsorption procedure. At 0 degrees C apparent equilibrium of ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zakár T,Tóth M

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Addition of soluble supernatant to testis microsomes results in 42% increase in steroid 17,20-lyase activity and a 65% increase in 17alpha-hydroxylase activity. This stimulatory activity could be partially purified by salt fractionation. The activating factor(s) was not removed by dialysis nor did it appear to be lipi...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Betz G,Tsai P

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioimmunoassay (RIA) method is described for the determination of 4-androstene-3, 11, 17-trione (11-oxo-androstenedione) in human plasma. 4-androstene-3, 11, 17-trione 3-(0-carboxymethyl) oxime-bovine serum albumin conjugate was used to generate highly specific antiserum in rabbits. Cross reactivities of several o...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Schlaghecke R,Kley HK,Krüskemper HL

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of final twelve propanoyloxy derivatives of 5β-cholan-24-oic acid (O-propanoyl derivatives of cholic acid) as potential drug absorption modifiers (skin penetration enhancers, intestinal absorption promoters) was generated by multistep synthesis. Structure confirmation of all generated compounds was accomplish...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Coufalová L,Mrózek L,Rárová L,Plaček L,Opatřilová R,Dohnal J,Král'ová K,Paleta O,Král V,Drašar P,Jampílek J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 21-hydroxy analogues of 11,19-oxidoprogesterone and 6,19-oxidoprogesterone have been synthesized from readily available materials. Hydroxylation at C-21 was effected with iodosobenzene (from phenyliodosodiacetate and methanolic potassium hydroxide) on a 20-ketopregnane. For the 11,19-oxido derivative, the hydroxyl...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Veleiro AS,Nevado MV,Monteserín MC,Burton G

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hydrolysis of 108 esters of norethisterone (17 alpha-ethynyl-17 beta-hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one) was studied in vitro using a rabbit liver preparation. Introduction of a double or triple bond into a straight-chain ester did not inhibit hydrolysis but a marked reduction in hydrolysis was produced on replacement of a me...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Naderi S,Fotherby K

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The crystal and molecular structure of 3-methoxy-9(10 leads to 19)abeo-1,3,5(10)-estratrien-17-one has been determined by X-ray analysis in order to ascertain the configuration at C(9). The seven-membered B-ring has a chair conformation and this causes the molecule to bow towards the alpha-face rather than towards the...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Weeks CM,Rohrer DC,Duax WL

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the distribution of 5 alpha-reductase and 3 alpha(beta)-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activities throughout the intact hyperplastic prostate gland and relate these measurements to the fibromuscular/epithelial composition and to the gross glandular morphology. The relative capacities of the stroma an...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Habib FK,Beynon L,Chisholm GD,Busuttil A

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term effects of progesterone action on estrogen receptor (Re) levels in the rat uterus. Ovariectomized, adrenalectomized rats were maintained on subcutaneous Silastic implants containing crystalline estradiol. Progesterone treatment with serum estradiol maintenance ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Okulicz WC,Evans RW,Leavitt WW

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolism of tamoxifen is being redefined in the light of several important pharmacological observations. Recent studies have identified 4-hydroxy N-desmethyltamoxifen (endoxifen) as an important metabolite of tamoxifen necessary for antitumor actions. The metabolite is formed through the enzymatic product of CYP...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jordan VC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficiencies for estrogen conjugate hydrolysis were compared between enzyme hydrolysis, acid solvolysis and a new method, ammonolysis. Samples included: 1) crystalline 1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3, 17 beta-diol disulfate (estradiol 3,17-disulfate), 2) squirrel monkey urine collected following an intravenous injection o...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bain JD,Kasman LH,Bercovitz AB,Lasley BL

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports demonstrate neurotrophic properties of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) in men at rest, as well as profound neurotrophic responses to stress in both men and women. Little is known of neuroprotective-neurotrophic effects of DHEAS during stress exposure, either in men or women. This translational st...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Taylor MK,Stone M,Laurent HK,Rauh MJ,Granger DA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogen is the key regulator of bone metabolism in both men and women. Menopause and the accompanying loss of ovarian estrogens are associated with declines in bone mineral density (BMD): 10-year cumulative loss was 9.1% at the femoral neck and 10.6%, lumbar spine. Estradiol concentrations also predict fractures. Tot...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Cauley JA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biotransformation of danazol (1) (17β-hydroxy-17α-pregna-2,4-dien-20-yno-[2,3-d]-isoxazole) with Cunninghamella blakesleeana yielded three new metabolites 2-4 and a known metabolite 5. These metabolites were identified as 14β,17β-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one (2), 1α,17β-dihydroxy-17α-pregna-2...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Baydoun E,Atia-tul-Wahab,Mehmood H,Ahmad MS,Malik R,Smith C,Choudhary MI

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the aerial parts of Euphorbia sogdiana Popov, obtusifoliol (1) and two related steroids (2-3) have been isolated and characterized along with a known cycloartane derivative (4). The chemical structure of the obtusifoliol-related compounds, obtained by 1D and 2D NMR, and MS measurements, have been determined as: 3...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Aghaei M,Yazdiniapour Z,Ghanadian M,Zolfaghari B,Lanzotti V,Mirsafaee V

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allopregnanolone (3α-THP) is one of the main reduced progesterone (P4) metabolites that is recognized as a neuroprotective and myelinating agent. 3α-THP also induces proliferation of different neural cells. It has been shown that P4 favors the progression of glioblastomas (GBM), the most common and aggressive primary ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zamora-Sánchez CJ,Hansberg-Pastor V,Salido-Guadarrama I,Rodríguez-Dorantes M,Camacho-Arroyo I

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-4 and C-6 bridged haptens of 11 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, an anti-androgen, were respectively synthesized via 4, 5 and 5 alpha, 6 alpha epoxide ring openings using 3-mercaptopropanoic acid. Substitution of 6-bromo derivative of progesterone using the same reagent unexpectedly afforded a C-4 substituted product inst...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Yoshida H,Nakai S,Nimbari F,Yoshimoto K,Nishimura T

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unnatural steroid sapogenins bearing a furospirostane side chain were prepared starting from the readily available spirostane sapogenins, tigogenin and diosgenin following a synthetic protocol that included: (i) introduction of a carbonyl group at position C-23, (ii) diacetoxyiodobenzene-induced F-ring contraction...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sánchez-Flores J,Romero-Ávila M,Rosado-Abón A,Flores-Álamo M,Iglesias-Arteaga MA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biotransformation of an orally active contraceptive drug, drospirenone (1), by Cunninghamella elegans ATCC 36114 yielded four new metabolites, 6β,7β,15β,16β-dimethylene-3-oxo-14α-hydroxy-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone (2), 6β,7β,15β,16β-dimethylene-3,11-dioxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone (3), 6β,7β,15β,16β-d...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Baydoun E,Atia-Tul-Wahab,Iqbal S,Smith C,Choudhary MI

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroids were used normally as anti-inflammatory drugs. However, in some area certain corticosteroids might be illegally used as growth promoting agent in feed, and as prohibited doping substances in game and sport for human or/and animal performance-enhancing. Synthesized structural similar corticosteroids wer...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Chen SY,Fang M,Lin YT,Tsai CF,Cheng HF,Wang DY

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-hydroxyestrone (2OHE-1) and 16alpha-hydroxyestrone (16OHE-1) are two estrogen metabolites that may play important roles in the development or promotion of breast cancer. Our study assessed the reliability of a newly developed kit procedure for measuring 2OHE-1. Although under certain conditions the assay would not...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Spierto FW,Gardner F,Smith SJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) is a major mediator in the pathophysiology, and pathogenesis of gynecological diseases associated with abnormal endometrial disease with proliferation and inflammation, such as endometriosis. In this study, we investigated the effect of dienogest, a selective progesterone receptor agonist, ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Shimizu Y,Mita S,Takeuchi T,Notsu T,Mizuguchi K,Kyo S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Key to the production of biologically active steroids is the enzyme 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-isomerase. Some controversy has arisen concerning the subcellular distribution of this enzyme within steroidogenic cells. The distribution of 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-isomerase was assessed in subcellular...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Perry JE,Ishii-Ohba H,Stalvey JR

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We synthesized 22-fluorovitamin D3 from (22S) cholest-5-ene-3 beta, 22-diol-3 beta-acetate 2. Compound 2 was treated with diethylaminosulfur trifluoride to give 22-fluorocholest-5-en-3 beta-acetate 3 and (E) 22-dehydrocholest-5-en-3 beta-acetate. Compound 3 was treated with N-bromosuccinimide to give a mixture of the ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gill HS,Londowski JM,Corradino RA,Kumar R

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many flavonoids and isoflavonoids have anti-diabetic effects in animal models. However, the mechanisms that are involved are generally unclear. Since 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases (HSD11Bs) play important roles in diabetes, we hypothesize that flavonoids and isoflavonoids may affect diabetes by targeting two isofo...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zhu Q,Ge F,Dong Y,Sun W,Wang Z,Shan Y,Chen R,Sun J,Ge RS

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00