Oxysterols: 27-hydroxycholesterol and its radiolabeled analog.

abstract：:Male rabbits were infused at a constant rate with 3H-androstenedione/14C-estrone (n = 5) or 3H-testosterone/14C-estradiol-17 beta (n = 3) for 3 1/2 hr and blood samples were obtained over the last hour and analyzed for radioactivity as androstenedione (A), testosterone (T), estrone (E1), estradiol-17 beta (E2 beta) an...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bourget C,Flood C,Longcope C

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the purpose of describing the pathway by which estrones are synthesized in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) corpus luteum (CL), CL were obtained during the midluteal phase of the menstrual cycle and fragments incubated with equimolar amounts of [7-3H]pregnenolone plus [4-14C]progesterone. Metabolites including 3...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sholl SA,Wolf RC

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that the photoactive 4-azasteroid, [1,2 3H]N-4(benzylbenzoyl)-3-oxo-4-aza-4-methyl-5alpha-androst an-17beta-carboxamide is an effective probe of rat steroid 5alpha-reductase (isozyme-1) (5alphaR-1). In the current investigation, PEG-fractionated (6.5%) detergent-solubilized preparations contai...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Bhattacharyya AK,Wang M,Rajagopalan K,Taylor MF,Hiipakka R,Liao S,Collins DC

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D(3) (1,25D) regulates gene transcription through a nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR) which acts as a ligand-regulated transcription factor. Some structural vitamin D analogs (VDAs) are selective in their biological actions, because they retain cell-differentiating potential, while their calcemic ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gocek E,Kiełbiński M,Wyłób P,Kutner A,Marcinkowska E

更新日期：2008-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Two isomeric dimeric steroids, 3,3'-bis(methyl 3-hydroxyandrost-4-en-17-on-19-oate-3-yl), with symmetrical (alpha, alpha') and unsymmetrical structures (alpha,beta'), have been obtained by reduction of methyl androst-4-ene-3,17-dion-19-oate with zinc in aqueous acetic acid together with the major products, the isomeri...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Templeton JF,Majgier-Baranowska H,Marat K

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure utilizing co-chromatography and complementary antiserum comparisons was employed to assess the specificity of a cortisol radioimmunoassay for use in the chronically catheterized fetal sheep preparation. Complementary antiserum comparisons is a technique by which two different cortisol antisera, prepared fr...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Magyar DM,Buster JE,Elsner CW,Nathanielsz PW,Oliveros R,Abraham GE

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The left adrenal of two female dogs were perfused with either 3 muCi [4-14C]cpd. S (2) and 45 muCi [1, 2-3H] 21-deoxycortisone (Dog I), or with 1 muCi [4-14C] 17-hydroxyprogesterone and 65 muCi [1,2-3H] 21-deoxycortisone (Dog II). In Dog I, 40% of the perfused 21-deoxycortisone was converted to cortisone and 23% of cp...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Horn H,Halperin G,Weidenfeld J,Mordohovich D,Maschler I

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the synthetic progestin medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) for estrus prevention in the dog can result in overproduction of growth hormone, suppression of plasma glucocorticoid levels, and the induction of mammary tumors. Proligestone (PROL) was claimed to be devoid of these unwanted side effects. In the pre...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Selman PJ,Wolfswinkel J,Mol JA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Explants prepared from the neocortex and the fetal zone of the human fetal adrenal (gestational age 13 to 18weeks) were maintained under conditions of organ culture for 7 to 9 days during which time they were exposed to hACTH and various related peptides. Corticotrophic activity was monitored by the daily release of d...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Branchaud CT,Goodyer CG,Hall CS,Arato JS,Silman RE,Giroud CJ

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have suggested that progestins play a role in the etiology of breast cancer; however, the mechanisms by which progestins promote tumor formation/progression have not been defined. Progestin action, in target tissues such as the breast, is mediated by the progesterone receptor (PR). PR signaling is compl...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Treviño LS,Bingman WE 3rd,Edwards DP,Nl W

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The condensation of O-substituted hydroxylamines with conjugated 3-oxo-4-en steroids results in a mixture of syn-anti configurations. Syn-anti ratios are influenced by sterical hindrance between the oximino substituents (e.g. O-benzyl) and the steroidal skeleton. Stereostructures and isomeric ratios were proved by det...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sohár P,Bodor A,Schwartz R

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Labeled beta-muricholic acid was obtained from germfree rats given [24-14C]-chenodeoxycholic acid. It was crystallized with the same unlabeled bile acid extracted from germfree rat pooled biles. Five patients fitted with a T-tube after cholecystectomy were given orally 100 mg of the bile acid. Metabolites of beta-muri...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sacquet E,Parquet M,Riottot M,Raizman A,Nordlinger B,Infante R

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of physiologic levels of androgens and their precursors in the regulation of body composition, energy and substrate metabolism and aerobic capacity in healthy, cycling, premenopausal women. EXPERIMENTAL:We evaluated 30 young (27±1 year) premenopausal, non-obese (23±0.5 kg/m(2)), normally...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Keller JL,Casson PR,Toth MJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：:Some properties of immunoreactive estradiol secreted by adrenals and ovaries of immature female rats were studied. It was shown that adrenals and ovaries of 15-day-old animals secrete approximately equal amounts of immunoreactive estradiol, with thin-layer chromatogram of immunoreactive material being identical for bo...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Tinnikov AA,Bazhan NM,Yakovleva TV

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conversion of testosterone (T) to 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) has been demonstrated in Penicillium crustosum broth obtained from fermented pistachios, lemons and corn tortillas. Furthermore, the presence of 5alpha-reductase enzyme, which is responsible for this conversion, has been established by electrophore...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Flores E,Cabeza M,Quiroz A,Bratoeff E,García G,Ramírez E

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two variants of the Claisen rearrangement were evaluated for a stereoselective construction of a C-25 stereogenic center in cholestenoic acids based on 1,4-chirality transfer. Johnson orthoester Claisen rearrangement of (22R)- and (22S)-propargyl enol ethers proceeded in a highly stereoselective manner to give (25R)- ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Ermolovich YV,Zhabinskii VN,Khripach VA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogen plays a central role in the control of reproductive behaviour and in the regulation of neuroendocrine system. To elucidate the mechanism by which it controls the stress-modulated functions, it is important to understand how estrogenic effects are mediated. The distribution of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) pro...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Niranjan MK,Srivastava R

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：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：:Progesterone, estrone, estradiol-17 beta and corticosterone were quantified simultaneously for the first time in female American kestrel (Falco sparverius) plasma. A mean level for each hormone was determined for the laying and non-laying periods of the summer (April-September), and for February. Means were comparable...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Rehder NB,Lague PC,Bird DM

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioimmunoassay for the quantitation of the sum of free, glucuronidated and urine is described. The method is reliable and accurate. Using this method, urinary excretion of 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone was determined in normal men, premenopausal women, and postmenopausal women. The values were compared to the urinary ex...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Naganuma H,Hershcopf RJ,Michnovicz JJ,Miyairi S,Bradlow HL,Fishman J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of steroidal and nonsteroidal Michael acceptors that represent reaction products for 3 alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase were synthesized and evaluated as potential enzyme-generated inactivators. Introduction of exocyclic olefins either at C-2 or C-6 produced inhibitors with high affinity for the enzyme (0.0...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Penning TM,Thronton R,Ricigliano JW

更新日期：1991-08-01 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 bile flow and the bile acid secretion, calculated on liver weight basis, increased 12 H and 24 H after 60-70% hepatectomy and returned to the initial levels thereafter. The biliary phospholipid secretion much more increased than bile acids, but the cholesterol secretion decreased. Bile acid composition changed wit...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Fukano S,Saitoh Y,Uchida K,Akiyoshi T,Takeda K

更新日期：1985-03-01 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：: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 synthesis of (22E,24R)-5 alpha-ergosta-2,22-dien-6-one (2), a key intermediate to the preparation of 24-epibrassinolide (1), was achieved through the 3,6-diketone 8 in a 40% overall yield in five steps starting from ergosterol (3). ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Brosa C,Puig R,Comas X,Fernández C

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytochemical analysis of the fruits of Raphia vinifera led to the isolation of four new steroidal saponins (1-4), along with six known secondary metabolites (6-10). The structures of the isolated compounds were determined based on the analyses of NMR and mass spectrometric data, and chemical degradation reactions. Am...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Chi GF,Sop RVT,Mbaveng AT,Omollo Ombito J,Fotso GW,Nguenang GS,Kuete V,Efferth T,Ngadjui BT

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00