Sterols of the cultured euglenid Eutreptia viridis: a novel delta 23-unsaturated sterol.

abstract：:Five new C21 steroidal glycosides, namely, komarosides D (1), E (2), F (3), G (4), and H (5), along with two known C21 steroidal glycosides cynatratoside E (6) and hancoside A (7), were isolated from the ethanol extract of the roots of Cynanchum komarovii Al. Iljinski (Asclepiadaceae). Their structures were determined...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Liqin W,Yuemao S,Xing X,Yuqing W,Jun Z

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catalytic cycloalumination of (3β,5α)-3-vinylcholestane and (3α,5α)-3-allylcholestane with Et3Al catalyzed by Cp2ZrCl2 was performed for the first time to give previously unknown aluminacyclopentanes in ∼90% yield; these products were converted in situ to carbo- and heterocyclic (5α)-cholestane derivatives. ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： D'yakonov VA,Tuktarova RA,Islamov II,Khalilov LM,Dzhemilev UM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioimmunoassay technique has been developed for the measurement of cortisol in a single methylene chloride extract of human plasma without chromatography. The antiserum, obtained by immunizing rabbits with cortisol-3-carboxymethyl-oxime conjugated to bovine serum albumin, had a high affinity (KA = 1.8 X 10(9) 1/mo...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Dash RJ,England BG,Midgley AR Jr,Niswender GD

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role played by progestogens in modulating Schwann cell pathophysiology is well established. Progestogens exert their effects in these cells through both classical genomic and non-genomic mechanisms, the latter mediated by the GABA-A receptor. However, there is evidence that other receptors may be involved. Membran...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Castelnovo LF,Magnaghi V,Thomas P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthesis, biochemical and biological testing of the first carborane derivatives of estrogens are described. Estrone 3-carboranylmethyl ether was synthesized in two steps from estrone. Reduction of estrone 3-carboranylmethyl ether with sodium borohydride provided estradiol-17 beta 3-carboranylmethyl ether. Enzyme kine...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sweet F

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When day 6 rabbit blastocysts were cultured (3 embryos/mL) in medium 199 containing 3.68 microM estradiol-17 beta (E2), 40% of E2 was metabolized in 24 h, at a rate of 18 pmol/embryo(b)/h, yielding 4 major metabolite fractions. Two of them were identified to be estrogen glucosides: 17 beta-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Wu JT,Williams KI

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estradiol (E2), progesterone (P4), and oxytocin (OT) are important for the initiation of luteolysis in ruminants but the mechanisms involved are still poorly understood. The objective of this study was to determine if duration of exposure of bovine endometrial epithelial cells to P4 affected the response of the cells ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Kombé A,Sirois J,Goff AK

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mass spectra and fragmentation patterns of the epimeric 17-, 16-, 15- and 14-hydroxy derivatives of 3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-estratriene are compared. The main fragmentation pathways are differently influenced, depending on the position of the hydroxy group. The different configuration of the hydroxy groups is reflected on...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Schade W,Ihn W,Vokoun J,Schönecker B,Schubert G

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new spirostane steroidal saponin, govanoside A (1) along with three known compounds borassoside E (2) pennogenin (3) and diosgenin (4) were isolated from rhizomes of Trillium govanianum. Their structures were elucidated through 1D, 2D-NMR spectroscopic data analysis and acid hydrolysis. Compound (2) in genus Trilliu...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Shafiq-ur-Rahman,Ismail M,Shah MR,Adhikari A,Anis I,Ahmad MS,Khurram M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spermatozoa from bovine ejaculates and cauda epiditymidis were incubated with either tritiated 17 beta-hydroxy-5 alpha-androstane-3-one (DHT) or 5 alpha-androstane-3 alpha, 17 beta-diol (3 alpha-diol). Examination of the medium incubations demonstrated metabolic conversion of both DHT and 3 alpha-diol when these steri...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Djöseland O,Høglo S,Nyberg K,Hastings CD,Attramadal A

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the oxidation of cholesta-5,7-dien-3beta-yl acetate (4) with the urea-hydrogen peroxide adduct (UHP) using methyltrioxorhenium (MTO) as catalyst, under various conditions. Specifically, the effects of using different solvents (CHCl(3) and ethers) and additives (EtOH and pyridine) on the course o...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Musumeci D,Sica D

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main purpose of this review article is threefold (a) to try to address the question "why are two adrenal glucocorticoids, cortisol and corticosterone, secreted by humans and other mammalian species?", (b) to outline a hypothesis that under certain physiological conditions, corticosterone has additional biochemical...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Morris DJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acrolein, an α, β-unsaturated aldehyde, exists in a wide range of sources. Acrolein can be not only generated from all types of smoke but also produced endogenously from the metabolism by lipid peroxidation. The cellular influence of acrolein is due to its electrophilic character via binding to and depleting cellular ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Yeh YH,Chou JC,Weng TC,Lieu FK,Lin JY,Yeh CC,Hu S,Wang PS,Idova G,Wang SW

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These studies investigated whether treatment with carbenoxolone (CBX), an inhibitor of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta-HSD), resulted in an enhanced mineralocorticoid response to endogenous or infused cortisol. In conscious sodium replete sheep with a parotid fistula, infusion of CBX (40 mg/h for 10 days...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Dodic M,May CN,Coghlan JP

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten new 9,11-secosteroids, subergorgols A-J (1-10), including two pairs of epimers (3/4, and 6/7), along with three known analogues (11-13) were isolated from the South China Sea gorgonian Subergorgia suberosa. The structures of these compounds were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses and compa...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zhang G,Tang X,Cheng C,Gong K,Zhang X,Zhu H,Wu R,Li P,Li G

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhibitors of estrogen 2-hydroxylase can be utilized in studying the kinetics of this cytochrome P450 enzyme complex and in elucidating the structural requirements of the active site. The conversion of estrogens to 2-hydroxyestrogens in rat liver microsomal preparations was examined using two radiotracer assays, the c...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Brueggemeier RW,Kimball JG

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In each menstrual cycle only very few follicles in the mammalian ovary undergo maturation and ovulation while most of the follicles degenerate in the process of atresia. Moreover, in the absence of pregnancy, the newly formed corpora lutea will degenerate and disappear in the process of luteolysis. Recent studies sugg...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Amsterdam A,Keren-Tal I,Aharoni D

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroid hormone is extensively used for transmitting variety of biological signals in organisms. Natural steroid hormone is synthesized from cholesterol in adrenal cortex and in sexual gland in vertebrates. Appropriately dosed synthetic steroid hormones can be used for medication. Despite their positive effects as med...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Hori-Tanaka Y,Yura K,Takai-Igarashi T,Tanaka H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To simultaneously measure some targeted endocrine disruptors and several forms of sex hormones in rat serum, an accurate analytical procedure was developed. First, a comparison between a polymeric-based solid-phase extraction (SPE) and a micro-extraction by packed sorbent was performed to choose the optimal method to ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Tournier M,Pouech C,Quignot N,Lafay F,Wiest L,Lemazurier E,Cren-Olivé C,Vulliet E

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progestagens inhibit growth of endometrial cancer cells in vivo and in vitro, and also are reported to inhibit endometrial cancer cell invasion. The progesterone receptor (PR) isotypes PRA and PRB have different transcriptional activity. There are indications that relative over expression of PRB could lead to developm...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Hanekamp EE,Gielen SC,van Oosterhoud SA,Burger CW,Grootegoed JA,Huikeshoven FJ,Blok LJ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular homogenates of tamoxifen-treated rats were incubated with labeled steroid precursors (progesterone, 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, androstenedione or testosterone) in order to study the effect of tamoxifen on testicular steroidogenesis. The results indicate that a 9 day treatment with...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Vanderstichele H,Eechaute W,Lacroix E,Leusen I

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of seco-D and D-homo digitalis derivatives, from the carda-14,20(22)-dienolide 1, is described. Selective ozonolysis gave the seco-D 14-ketoaldehyde 2a. Modification of the two carbonyl groups and of the alpha, beta-unsaturated lactone ring of the seco-D 14-ketoaldehyde 2a allowed preparation of derivati...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gobbini M,Benicchio A,Marazzi G,Padoani G,Torri M,Melloni P

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bile acid conjugates are found in human breast cyst fluid in average concentrations about 50-fold greater than those in blood. Because epidemiologic studies have linked colon and breast cancer and aberrant bile acid profiles are associated with colon cancer risk, we decided to study the influence of bile acid conjugat...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Raju U,Katz J,Levitz M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is mainly defined by hyperandrogenemia, from ovarian and adrenal origin, and is characterized by insulin resistance (IR). Studies found that raising in vivo non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels, which induces lipotoxicity, increases androgen levels and IR. The aim of this ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bellanger S,Battista MC,Fink GD,Baillargeon JP

更新日期：2012-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of progestins are available for therapeutic use. It is convenient to classify them into those related in chemical structure to progesterone or testosterone. Progestins related to progesterone can be subdivided into pregnanes and 19-norpregnanes, whereas those related to testosterone can be subdivided into th...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Stanczyk FZ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fast atom bombardment/mass spectrometry or liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry provides the capability for direct analysis of steroid conjugates (sulfates, glucuronides) without prior hydrolysis or derivatization. During the analysis of biologic extracts, limitations on the sensitivity of detection arise from the p...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gaskell SJ

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum progesterone (P) rises after ovulation in the luteinisation process. OBJECTIVE:To identify an accurate progesterone threshold to confirm ovulation in the assessment of a woman's fertility. METHODS:In a secondary analysis of an observational European multicentre study, this study included 107 women ov...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Leiva R,Bouchard T,Boehringer H,Abulla S,Ecochard R

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been previously demonstrated that 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D(3) (1,25-D(3)) exerts inhibitory effects in breast cancer cells. The aim of this study was to determine whether mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways are associated with 1,25-D(3)-induced cell death in breast cancer. We used three breast cell ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Brosseau CM,Pirianov G,Colston KW

更新日期：2010-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:A cytochrome P450-deficient mutant of the pathogenic fungus, Candida albicans, which accumulates exclusively 14 alpha-methylsterols in place of the normal end product sterol, ergosterol, was examined for alterations in membrane fluidity by electron paramagnetic resonance. The results using four nitroxyl spin labels in...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Lees ND,Kleinhans FW,Broughton MC,Pennington DE,Ricker VA,Bard M

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Calcitriol, an active vitamin D metabolite, has a limited application in bone repair because of its undesirable hypercalcaemic action. However it has emerged that lithocholic acid (LCA) is a non-calcaemic vitamin D receptor ligand but whether this steroid can support osteoblast maturation has not be...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Mansell JP,Shorez D,Farrar D,Nowghani M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00