Synthesis of (20S)-[7,7,21,21-2H4]-3beta-(tert-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-20-methyl-pregn-5-en-21-ol, a useful intermediate for the preparation of deuterated isotopomers of sterols.

abstract：:Chick kidney and brain were analyzed for the subcellular distribution (if any) of a putative plasma membrane receptor for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3]. Fractionation protocols were found to be based not only on differential centrifugation conditions, but also gentleness of resuspension procedures, and suffic...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Jia Z,Nemere I

更新日期：1999-08-01 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：:A phytochemical study of Physalis pubescens L. afforded twelve compounds, including six new withanolides (1, 4, and 6i-9), four new withanolide glucosides (2, 3, 5, and 6), and two known withanolides (10 and 11). Their structures were established via extensive spectroscopic analysis. The absolute configuration of 3 wa...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Xia G,Li Y,Sun J,Wang L,Tang X,Lin B,Kang N,Huang J,Chen L,Qiu F

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：: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：:Sedentary lifestyle and over-nutrition are the main causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the same causes are major triggers of hypogonadism. Many T2D patients show low testosterone levels while hypogonadal men seem to be prone to become diabetic. Testosterone plays a major role in the regulation of mu...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Fink J,Matsumoto M,Tamura Y

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mode of action of steroid hormones has been extended in recent years. In addition to their classical nuclear action (acting as transcription factors), they can also regulate cell-signaling phosphorylation cascades and exert actions that are initiated at the membrane and which, in most cases, are rapid. Even though...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Kampa M,Pelekanou V,Castanas E

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioimmunoassay of three deoxycorticoids, namely 11 beta,17 alpha-dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione (21-deoxycortisol), 17 alpha,21-dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione (11-deoxycortisol), and 21-hydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione (11-deoxycorticosterone) which are important for differential diagnosis of congenital adrenal dis...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Hill M,Lapcík O,Hampl R,Stárka L,Putz Z

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) is an inherited form of hypertension in which 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11-HSD) is defective. This enzyme converts cortisol to its inactive metabolite, cortisone. The deficiency allows mineralocorticoid receptors to be occupied by cortisol, because th...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： White PC,Mune T,Rogerson FM,Kayes KM,Agarwal AK

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aldosterone induces fibrotic changes in cardiovascular tissues but its effects have usually been demonstrated in models of pre-existing renal injury and/or hypertension. This study tests the hypothesis that aldosterone can directly induce vascular fibrotic changes in the absence of prior renal injury or hypertension. ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Brem AS,Morris DJ,Li X,Ge Y,Shaw S,Gong R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circadian rhythms in physiology and behavior are known to be influenced by the estrous cycle in female rodents. The clock genes responsible for the generation of circadian oscillations are widely expressed both within the central nervous system and peripheral tissues, including those that comprise the reproductive sys...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Nakamura TJ,Sellix MT,Kudo T,Nakao N,Yoshimura T,Ebihara S,Colwell CS,Block GD

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique that permits measurement of Androgen-Binding Protein (ABP) is validated by reproducibility, linearity and correlation studies. Using this apparatus allowing Scatchard plot analysis, it is also possible to measure association and dissociation rate constants. In addition, it is a very useful tool for a r...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Barbey P,Fradin S,Carreau S,Drosdowsky MA

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta-HSD), the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of biologically active glucocorticoids to their inactive metabolites, was shown to be located exclusively in Leydig cells of the rat testis, and its appearance was associated with the developmental rise in testosterone. Thus, ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Nacharaju VL,Muneyyirci-Delale O,Khan N

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：:The synthesis of 13C-labeled steroid hormones is reviewed. Two general approaches are highlighted: partial synthesis in which part of the steroid nucleus is replaced with 13C-labeled synthons, and total synthesis. Examples from both approaches, leading to (3-(3)C)-, (4-(13)C)-, (3,4-(13)C2)-, and (1,2,3,4-(13)C4)- lab...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Zomer G,Stavenuiter JF

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nucleocytoplasmic shuttling of glucocorticoid receptors (GRs) is disrupted in v-mos-transformed cells leading to the redistribution of hormone-bound receptors from the nuclear to cytoplasmic compartments. We show here that GRs from v-mos-transformed cells are hyperphosphorylated on a specific peptide and maintain horm...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Borror KC,Garabedian MJ,DeFranco DB

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete analysis of the proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of desoxycorticosterone (DOC) has been made using selective double irradiation, two-dimensional experiments, relaxation rate, and nuclear Overhauser effect measurements in order to specify the structure and conformation of products encountered during ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Kouadio L,Bernard P,Sabot JF,Petit-Ramel MM,Barbier CM,Pinatel HJ

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assayed Type 1 (high K+) and Type 2 (high Na+) human breast cyst fluids for DHEA-S. When an antibody specific for the 3-sulfoconjugate end of DHEA-S was used, Type 1 cyst fluids (n = 18) showed a content of 114 +/- 68 micrograms/mL (mean +/- sigma) and Type 2 cyst fluids (n = 14) of 35 +/- 17 micrograms/mL (P less ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Chasalow FI,Blethen SL,Bradlow HL

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten sex steroids were measured in the peripheral serum and ovarian follicular fluid of female pigs with or without cystic ovarian disease. In general, progestin, especially progesterone, accumulated excessively in the fluid contained in cystic compared with normal follicles. Nonluteinized cystic follicles contained up...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Babalola GO,Shapiro BH

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT; 17β-hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-androst-2-ene) is a designer steroid present in hormonal supplements distributed illegally as such or in combination with other steroids, for self-administration. It figures on the list of substances prohibited in sports and its detection in athlete's urine samp...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gauthier J,Poirier D,Ayotte C

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the development of receptivity the endometrium undergoes specific changes. Several factors have been suggested as markers of endometrial receptivity. A common feature for most of these factors is that they are directly, or indirectly, regulated by progesterone. The effect of various doses and regimens of mifepristo...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Danielsson KG,Marions L,Bygdeman M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven new 14,15-seco-pregnane-type steroidal glycosides, cynanosides P1-P5, Q1-Q3, R1-R3, and a novel 12,13-seco-14,18-nor-pregnane-type steroidal glycoside, cynanoside S, were isolated from the roots of Cynanchum atratum, together with four known compounds, atratoside C, sublanceoside E3, chekiangensoside C and cyna...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bai H,Li W,Asada Y,Satou T,Wang Y,Koike K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biosynthesis of progesterone from [3H]pregnenolone was curvilinear over a 6 h time course in human placenta cytotrophoblasts and in human placenta choriocarcinoma cells (JEG-3 cells). Mass measurements determined independently by radioimmunoassay indicate that the progesterone synthesized by cytotrophoblasts (21.0...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sharp RB,Penning TM

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbenoxolone potentiates the mineralocorticoid activity of endogenous glucocorticoid hormones by inhibiting the enzyme 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, which converts cortisol and corticosterone to inactive 11-oxo-derivatives. We addressed the question of whether glucocorticoid activity is also affected by carbe...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Soro A,Panarelli M,Holloway CD,Fraser R,Kenyon CJ

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), 5-androstene-3beta,17beta-diol (AED), and 17beta-estradiol (E2) in dairy cows and heifers and AED binding to uterine cytosolic estrogen receptor (ER) were studied. Plasma samples were collected from the subcutaneous abdominal (SA) and jugular (J) veins of heifers...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gabai G,Marinelli L,Simontacchi C,Bono GG

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：:In an attempt to justify use of trypsin to achieve more thorough dispersion of luteal cell clumps in vitro, progesterone (P) production by collagenase dispersed monkey luteal cells from the mid-luteal phase corpus luteum (CL) was examined in vitro either after 10 min, or continuous (3h) exposure to trypsin (TR). In th...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gulyas BJ,Yuan LC,Hodgen GD

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report details the synthesis of 1) 3,4,4'-trihydroxy-alpha, alpha'-diethyl-trans-stilbene; 2) 3,4-bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-trans-3-hexenol; 3) 3,4-bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2,4-cis,cis-hexadienol; 4) 3,4-bis-(3'-methoxy-4'-hydrophenyl)-trans-3-hexene; 5) 3,4-bis-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-trans-3-hexene. These compounds ar...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Hill KA,Peterson DM,Damodaran KM,Rao PN

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00