Sex hormone binding globulin and corticosteroid binding globulin as major effectors of steroid action.

abstract：:Aromatase (CYP19A1) is an integral membrane enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the 19-methyl group and aromatization of the A-ring of androgens. All human estrogens are synthesized from their androgenic precursors by this unique cytochrome P450. The crystal structure of active aromatase purified from human placenta ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Ghosh D,Jiang W,Lo J,Egbuta C

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isoflavonoids, genistein (4',5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone), biochanin A (5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone), daidzein (4',7-dihydroxyisoflavone), and formononetin (7-hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone) are supposed to be health-promoting dietary factors of plant origin. They are particularly abundant in seeds and other par...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Lapcík O,Hill M,Hampl R,Wähälä K,Adlercreutz H

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of testosterone analogs with a 13,14-secosteroidal fragment have been prepared from (13S)-13-iodo-6beta-methoxy-3alpha, 5-cyclo-13,14-seco-5alpha-androstan-14,17-dione. The key steps involved stereoselective deiodination of the starting compound with triphenylphosphine and selective protection of the 17-keto ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Khripach VA,Zhabinskii VN,Kuchto AI,Zhiburtovich YY,Fando GP,Lyakhov AS,Govorova AA,Groen MB,van der Louw J,de Groot A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of immature rat ovaries to pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin (PMS) results in a prompt increase in testosterone and progesterone output but synthesis of estradiol (E2) increases only after a lag period of several hours. Actinomycin D (Act-D) given with PMS did not inhibit testosterone or progesterone product...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Soewoto H,Cheng HC,Johnson DC

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A partial synthesis of the title compound, 4'-(dimethylamino)-17 beta-hydroxy-17 alpha-(1-propynyl)benzo[12,12a]-11 alpha,18-cyclo-12a,12b- dihomo-13 alpha-estr-4-en-3-one 1, is reported. The key step in this synthesis represents an intramolecular alkenylaryl radical cyclization. Treatment of 18-[bromo-5-(dimethylamin...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Ottow E,Beier S,Elger W,Fritzemeier KH,Neef G,Wiechert R

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：:Given the close resemblance of the ring A structure of prednisolone and prednisone on the one hand, and of androstadienedione on the other, the transformation of cortisol and cortisone into prednisolone and prednisone in cattle faeces was evaluated. A simple method that does not involve extraction but only the 1:100 d...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Arioli F,Fidani M,Casati A,Fracchiolla ML,Pompa G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholesterol side-chain cleavage (CSCC) and aromatase activities were measured in luteal mitochondria and tissue pieces, respectively, from rhesus monkeys on days 22, 49, 128 and 160 of gestation. CSCC activity did not vary significantly during gestation and thus probably does not respond to chorionic gonadotropin whic...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sholl SA,Wolf RC,Colás AE

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell cycle regulator p21(CIP1) has controversial biological effects in breast cancer since in spite of its role as cell cycle inhibitor and promoter of cellular senescence, it also induces cell proliferation and chemoteraphy resistance. We here explored the molecular mechanisms involved in progestin regulation of p21(...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Diaz Flaqué MC,Vicario R,Proietti CJ,Izzo F,Schillaci R,Elizalde PV

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of sex steroids in cervical mucus was performed at different phases of spontaneous or clomiphene-citrate-induced ovulatory cycles. To this end, 11 women with normal ovulatory cycles and 9 subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome of comparable age and body mass index were investigated. Serum and cervical mucu...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Adamopoulos DA,Kapolla N,Abrahamian A,Dessypris A,Nicopoulou S,Giannacodemos G

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating levels (mean +/- SD) of estrone sulfate (E1S), estrone (E1) and estradiol-17 beta (E2) were measured in normal and cirrhotic postmenopausal women matched for body weight and age. In cirrhotic postmenopausal women, the E1S concentrations (201 +/- 46 pg/ml), while both E1 and E2 levels showed an increase (46...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jasonni VM,Bulletti C,Bolelli GF,Franceschetti F,Bonavia M,Ciotti P,Flamigni C

更新日期：1983-05-01 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：:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine problem affecting women of reproductive age and is investigated from many regions of the world. Some reports have indicated ethnic difference in its manifestation. This review addressed the evidences for ethnic variation in the expression of PCOS phenotypes...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zhao Y,Qiao J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies were carried out on the effect of oxygen tension on progesterone (P) accumulation in rat granulosa cell cultures. At 1-2% oxygen, basal, luteinizing hormone (LH)-stimulated, and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)-stimulated P accumulations were 20, 18, and 11%, respectively, of P levels at 20% oxygen. Basal P ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Koos RD,Feiertag MA

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel C6-cyclo secondary amine substituted purine steroid-nucleoside analogues (2-9) were efficiently synthesized through displacement of the C6 chloro on the purine ring of series 1 with versatile cyclic secondary amines, including pyrrolidines, piperidine, morpholine, and piperazines. All the newly-synthesized compo...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Huang LH,Li Y,Xu HD,Zheng YF,Liu HM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Starting from the structure of ice (in which each water molecule is surrounded by other four water molecules forming a tetrahedron with a value of 4.51Å for the edge O-O distance), and the knowledge that this value also corresponds to the O7-O12 distance of the skeleton of cholic acid, it is hypothesized that two ster...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Soto VH,Alvarez M,Meijide F,Trillo JV,Antelo A,Jover A,Galantini L,Tato JV

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the periparturient period, dairy cows are subjected to physiological changes that may induce immunosuppression and an increased susceptibility of the animal to bacterial infections such as mastitis. The incidence of clinical environmental mastitis is high during the last period of gestation, at parturition and ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Winters KR,Meyer E,Van Merris VM,Van Den Broeck WL,Duchateau L,Burvenich C

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brassinosteroid (BR) phytohormones play indispensable roles in plant growth and development. Brassinolide (BL) and 24-epibrassinolide (24-epiBL) are the most active ones among the BRs reported thus far. Unfortunately, the extremely low natural content and intricate synthesis process limit their popularization in agric...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Lei B,Liu J,Yao X

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The steroid receptor-positive human ovarian cancer (BG-1) was evaluated to determine its usefulness as a tumor model. This tumor grows in intact male and female nude mice without hormone supplements. Moreover, its growth was significantly accelerated in ovariectomized mice, and the increased growth rate could be rever...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zimniski SJ,Garola RE,Fendl K,Peterson CM

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of 16 alpha-3H androgens and estrogens is described. 1-(3H)-Acetic acid in the presence of zinc dust reacts with 16 alpha-bromo-17-ketosteroids to produce 16 alpha-3H-17-ketosteroids. This chemical reaction was used to prepare 16 alpha-3H-dehydroepiandrosterone (I) and 16 alpha-3H-estrone acetate (XI) fr...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Cantineau R,Kremers P,De Graeve J,Cornelis A,Laszlo P,Gielen JE,Lambotte R

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic administration of exogenous glucocorticoids is often required in experimental research. We compared the efficacy and reliability of three different methods of continuous glucocorticoid administration in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Male CD1 Swiss White mice aged 7-9 weeks received corticosterone (CS)...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Herrmann M,Henneicke H,Street J,Modzelewski J,Kalak R,Buttgereit F,Dunstan CR,Zhou H,Seibel MJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：:We have previously demonstrated that 1α,25 dihydroxy-vitamin D(3) (1α,25(OH)(2)D(3)) has antiproliferative effects on the growth of endothelial cells transformed by the viral G protein-coupled receptor associated to Kaposi sarcoma (vGPCR). In this work, we have investigated whether 1α,25(OH)(2)D(3) exerts its growth i...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gonzalez-Pardo V,D'Elia N,Verstuyf A,Boland R,Russo de Boland A

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:To gain further insight into the mechanism for inactivation of aromatase by androst-5-ene-7,17-dione (1) and its 19-nor analog 4, 10 beta-oxygenated steroids 5 and 6, delta 1(10)-steroid 7, and 19-oxo-5 beta,6 beta-epoxy compound 8 were synthesized and tested for their ability to inhibit aromatase in human placental m...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Numazawa M,Tachibana M

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoids are important regulators of metabolism and immune function. Synthetic glucocorticoids are extensively used for immunosuppression/anti-inflammatory therapy. Since the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is central to most hormone effects; its in vivo regulation will influence hormone/drug action. An alternativ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： DuBois DC,Sukumaran S,Jusko WJ,Almon RR

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The steroid nucleus is an interesting scaffold for the development of new therapeutic agents. Within the goal of identifying anticancer agents, new pregnane derivatives were prepared by using a sequence of liquid and solid-phase reactions. After we dehydrated epi-allopregnanolone in one step with diethylaminosulfur tr...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jegham H,Maltais R,Dufour P,Roy J,Poirier D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some intermediates in the cholesterol biosynthesis between lanosterol and cholesterol are capable of inducing resumption of meiosis in cultured mouse oocytes without the presence of gonadotropins. The mechanism by which these so-called Meiosis Activating Sterols (MAS) activate the meiotic process is unknown, and it is...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Yding Andersen C,Byskov AG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reaction of 23-oxotigogenin acetate with TMSOTf in THF afforded the corresponding bisnorcholanic lactone in 60% yield. The analogous reactions carried out in dichloromethane or benzene gave the rearranged products--the isomeric spirostanic ketone (10-15%) and bisfuran (40-42%). Similar products were also obtained ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jastrzebska I,Siergiejczyk L,Tomkiel AM,Urbańczyk-Lipkowska Z,Wójcik D,Morzycki JW

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel synthetic route of producing ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) was developed through multiple reactions from cheap and commercially available bisnoralcohol (BA). The key reaction conditions, including solvents, bases and reaction temperatures of the route were investigated and optimized. In the straightforward route...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Wang J,Gu XZ,He LM,Li CC,Qiu WW

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00