Overnight (1 mg) dexamethasone suppression testing reliably distinguishes non-cushingoid obesity from Cushing's syndrome.

abstract：:11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta-HSD), by converting cortisol and corticosterone to hormonally inactive cortisone and 11-dehydrocorticosterone, respectively, is an important pre-receptor signaling pathway for the renal mineralocorticoid receptor (MR). This receptor has an equal affinity for the glucocorti...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Stewart PM,Mason JI

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adverse effects of hypercortisolism on the human brain have been highlighted in previous studies of Cushing's disease (CD). However, the reversibility of brain damage after the resolution of hypercortisolism remains unclear. Thus, we studied the potential volumetric reversibility in biochemically remitted CD patie...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jiang H,Liu C,Pan SJ,Ren J,He NY,Sun YH,Bian LG,Yan FH,Yang WJ,Sun QF

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we report the synthesis of four fluorinated analogues of brassinosteroids in which fluorine was introduced stereoselectively at C-2. The bioactivity of these new compounds was evaluated using the rice lamina inclination test. The results show that two of these analogues elicit high bioactivity, suggestin...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Acebedo SL,Ramírez JA,Galagovsky LR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations in sex steroids bioavailability were linked to the gender difference in the growth of thyroid glands of neonatal rats. In the present study we tested androgen receptor (AR) and estrogen receptor (ER) concentrations by ligand binding assay, and expression of their genes by RT-PCR and Western blot in the thyr...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Stanley JA,Aruldhas MM,Yuvaraju PB,Banu SK,Anbalagan J,Neelamohan R,Annapoorna K,Jayaraman G

更新日期：2010-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The catalytic cycloalumination of 2'-methylidene-2',3'-ethano-(5α)-cholestane with Et3Al catalyzed by Cp2ZrCl2 was performed for the first time to give spiro[2',3'-ethano-(5α)-cholestane-2',3″-aluminacyclopentane] in a ~75% yield and with high stereoselectivity (>98%). The obtained cyclic organoaluminum compound was t...

journal_title：Steroids

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

更新日期：2013-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroid research at Lederle was initiated in 1946 and continued until about 1971. The areas of research interest involved primarily a study of delta 5,7-steroids, provitamin D3 variants, dehydroepiandrosterone variants, steroidal ketals, corticoids, and steroid conjugates. One of the principal goals was to develop nov...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bernstein S

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence showed that the stress hormone corticosterone (CORT) injection resulted in dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis implicated in major depressive disorder. Magnolol, main constituent identified in the barks of Magnolia officinalis, exerted antidepressant effects in a rat model of depres...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bai Y,Song L,Dai G,Xu M,Zhu L,Zhang W,Jing W,Ju W

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three BS-BODIPY (brassinosteroids-4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene) conjugates were synthesized and their fluorescent and immunological properties were investigated. Two of the conjugates, having present all the functional groups characteristic of BS, were shown to be potentially useful as biological probes ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Malachowska-Ugarte M,Sperduto C,Ermolovich YV,Sauchuk AL,Jurášek M,Litvinovskaya RP,Straltsova D,Smolich I,Zhabinskii VN,Drašar P,Demidchik V,Khripach VA

更新日期：2015-10-01 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:Once a septic condition is progressing, administration of steroids in the pro-inflammatory phase of septic shock ought to yield maximal effect on the subsequent, devastating inflammatory response. Recently, a retrospective study showed that early initiation of corticosteroid therapy improved survival in sept...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Söderberg E,Lipcsey M,Sjölin J,Larsson A,Eriksson MB

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique has been developed in which progesterone may be measured by radioimmunoassay in unextracted serum. The method depends on the displacement of progesterone from serum binding proteins by danazol, [17 alpha-pregn-4-en-20-yno (2,3-d) isoxazol-17-ol], a compound which also blocks recombination of free progester...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： McGinley R,Casey JH

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The compounds named in the title have been synthesized from the di-(ethylene ketal) of 21-hydroxy-3,20-dioxo-19-norpregn-5-ene-18, 11 beta-lactone and its 5(10)-ene isomer. Reduction of this mixture 1 with sodium aluminum bis-(methoxyethoxy)hydride furnished the 11 beta, 18, 21-triol 2a. Conversion to the 18,21-diacet...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Harnik M,Kashman Y,Carmely S,Cojocaru M,Dale SL,Holbrook MM,Melby JC

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutral steroids are difficult to analyse using desorption ionisation methods coupled with mass spectrometry (MS). However, steroids with an unhindered ketone group can readily be derivatised with the Girard P (GP) reagent to give GP hydrazones. Steroid GP hydrazones contain a quaternary nitrogen atom and are readily ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Khan MA,Wang Y,Heidelberger S,Alvelius G,Liu S,Sjövall J,Griffiths WJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis tested in the present work is that estrone non-genomically regulates aortic nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX) activities in female rats, and that such regulation depends on ovarian function. We found that physiological concentrations of estrone (E(1)) (0.1-10nM) significantly increase...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Selles J,Polini N,Alvarez C,Massheimer V

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fingernail clipping is expected to be a specimen for steroid testing, because it has several advantages over blood; i.e., noninvasive collection, ease of storage, portability and handling, and possibility for an assessment of the steroid status over a relatively long and retrospective time window. In this study, we ex...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Higashi T,Yamagata K,Kato Y,Ogawa Y,Takano K,Nakaaze Y,Iriyama T,Min JZ,Ogawa S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethynylestradiol (EE2) is one of the most potent endocrine disrupting compounds capable to induce estrogenic effects even at trace level concentrations in the aquatic environment. Methods for detecting EE2 in such concentrations are generally based on GC or HPLC coupled to at least one mass spectrometer. Another appro...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Schneider C,Schöler HF,Schneider RJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrary to the long-held postulate of steroid-hormone binding globulin action, these protein carriers of steroids are major players in steroid actions in the body. This manuscript will focus on our work with sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG) and demonstrate how they are act...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Caldwell JD,Jirikowski GF

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A highly sensitive and specific quantification method of estrone and estradiol in human serum was described based upon the use of picolinoyl derivatization and liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS) in a positive mode. Estrogens were treated with picolinoyl chloride hydrochloride o...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Yamashita K,Okuyama M,Watanabe Y,Honma S,Kobayashi S,Numazawa M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:7-Oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone, which can be formed from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) by several mammalian tissues, is more effective than its parent steroid as an inducer of thermogenic enzymes when administered to rats. Using the Morris water maze procedure, we tested DHEA and its 7-oxo-derivative for their ability t...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Shi J,Schulze S,Lardy HA

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：:In this study, effects of estradiol, progesterone and genistein on uterine aquaporin (AQP)-1, 2, 5 and 7 expression were investigated in sex-steroid deficient state which could help to elucidate the mechanisms underlying uterine fluid volume changes that were reported under these hormone and hormone-like compound infl...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Chinigarzadeh A,Muniandy S,Salleh N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new synthesis of both epimeric forms of 26-cholestanoic acids and 26-alcohols containing a 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)- or a Delta(4)-3-keto-functionality in ring A is described starting from stigmasterol or (20S)-3beta-acetoxy-pregn-5-en-20-carboxylic acid. The obtained compounds are useful as standards for studies of c...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Khripach VA,Zhabinskii VN,Konstantinova OV,Khripach NB,Antonchick AV,Antonchick AP,Schneider B

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initial excretion studies with orally administered [monoethyl-1-3H] DES demonstrated the feces to be the principal mode of elimination of DES in the C3H mouse. Metabolic studies with tritiated DES and/or [UL-14C] DES were performed with orally dosed C3H high (MTV+) and low (MTV-) titer MMTV female mice. Extraction and...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Helton ED,Gough BJ,King JW Jr,Thenot JP,Horning EC

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroidogenesis begins with the metabolism of cholesterol to pregnenolone by the inner mitochondrial membrane cytochrome P450 side-chain cleavage (P450scc) enzyme. The rate of steroid formation, however, depends on the rate of cholesterol transport from intracellular stores to the inner mitochondrial membrane and load...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Papadopoulos V,Amri H,Boujrad N,Cascio C,Culty M,Garnier M,Hardwick M,Li H,Vidic B,Brown AS,Reversa JL,Bernassau JM,Drieu K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal function and aging have been the object of intense interest in recent years. In this study we analyzed morning (08:00 h) serum cortisol concentrations from a sample of Chinese subjects aged from 31 to 110 years. These levels differed according to age, health status and sex, although the sex difference was conf...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zhao ZY,Lu FH,Xie Y,Fu YR,Bogdan A,Touitou Y

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentration measurements of 13C-labeled cortisol ([1,2,4,19-13C(4)]cortisol, cortisol-13C(4)) and its metabolite cortisone-13C(4) were made simultaneously with measurements of endogenous cortisol and cortisone by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). After administering a small amount (3mg) of cortiso...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Kasuya Y,Yokokawa A,Shibasaki H,Furuta T

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human placental 17 beta, 20 alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase was completely inactivated by the affinity alkylator, 3-bromoacetoxy-1,3,5(10)-estratrien-17-one (estrone 3-bromoacetate). The inactivated enzyme was then reactivated to 100% of the enzyme activity by base-catalyzed hydrolysis of the steroidalester-enzyme ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： LaRochelle MC,Thomas JL,Strickler RC

更新日期：1984-02-01 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：: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：:We describe a novel steroid, which we have named "Ionotropin". Its unique features are: [1] it has 23 carbon atoms and [2] it is a phosphocholine ester. There are no other known mammalian steroids with either structural feature. Ionotropin cross reacts with digoxin-specific antibodies and may be the long-sought, endog...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Chasalow F,Pierce-Cohen L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00