The use of deuterium-labeled cortisol for in vivo evaluation of renal 11beta-HSD activity in man: urinary excretion of cortisol, cortisone and their A-ring reduced metabolites.

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：: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：:Apoptosis is a highly organized mechanism that allows specific cells to die in a controlled manner. Apoptosis can be induced by a variety of agents in a great number of cell types, but cell shrinkage and discrete chromatin cleavage remain common components of apoptosis that is manifested by constitutive enzymes. Despi...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Montague JW,Bortner CD,Hughes FM Jr,Cidlowski JA

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroids possessing an ethynyl group at position 17α (tertiary alcohols) are well known to be more stable than their non-ethynyl analogs (secondary alcohols). To facilitate the development of new drugs with better metabolic stability, we developed a new diethylsilyl acetylenic linker allowing us to rapidly synthesize ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Talbot A,Maltais R,Kenmogne LC,Roy J,Poirier D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reaction kinetics of the aromatase enzyme and of a new nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor, R 76 713 (6-[(4-chlorophenyl)(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-methyl]-1-methyl-1H- benzotriazole), were studied in ovarian homogenates obtained from pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin (PMSG)-injected female Wistar rats. The Km (Michaelis c...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Krekels MD,Wouters W,De Coster R

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homogenates from human myometrium with an added NADPH regenerating system and ATP were incubated with 4-(14)C progesterone. Six metabolites were identified: 5alpha-pregnane-3, 20-dione, 5beta-pregnane-3, 20-dione, 3alpha-hydroxy-4-pregnen-20-one, 3beta hydroxy-4-pregnen-20-one. 20alpha-hydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one and 20be...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Junkermann H,Runnebaum B,Lisboa BP

更新日期：1977-07-01 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：:A sensitive accurate assay for the placental microsomal 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (E.C.1.1.1.51) has been developed using tritiated substrates. Kinetic analysis of the enzyme with 3 beta-hydroxy-5-androsten-17-one and 3 beta-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one indicates that the apparent Km values for these substrates ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Gibb W

更新日期：1979-04-01 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：:[7beta-3H]-(24R and 24S)-27-nor-24-methyl-3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acids and [7beta-3H]-27-nor-3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid (C27 and C26 bile acids having the same nuclear configuration as cheno-deoxycholic acid and its precursor, 3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Kihira K,Mosbach EH

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are quite substantial number of impurities related to dexamethasone or mometasone which cannot be made from respective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients but from common intermediate 21-acetoxy-17α-hydroxy-16α-methyl-pregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione (12). As such, a robust and economical synthesis of this key i...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Das SK,Dubey MK,Buchhikonda R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the neuroprotective benefits of estrogen and progesterone in critical illness are well established, the data regarding the effects of androgens are conflicting. Surgical repair of congenital heart disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, but there are scant data regarding the postoperative...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Heckmann M,d'Uscio CH,de Laffolie J,Neuhaeuser C,Bödeker RH,Thul J,Schranz D,Frey BM

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:A new synthetic pathway towards secosteroidal macrocycles was described via a reaction of cycloaddition as the key step. The characteristic (1)H and (13)C NMR spectroscopic features of the synthesized compounds are reported. ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Ibrahim-Ouali M,Hamze K

更新日期：2014-02-01 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

abstract：:The non-genomic action of steroid hormones regulates a wide variety of cellular responses including regulation of ion transport, cell proliferation, migration, death and differentiation. In order to achieve such plethora of effects steroid hormones utilize nearly all known signal transduction pathways. One of the key ...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Alzamora R,Harvey BJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：: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：:Dioscorea panthaica is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used in the treatment of various physiological conditions, including cardiovascular disease, gastropathy and hypertension. Steroidal saponins (SS) are the main active ingredients of this herb and have effects on myocardial ischemia and cancer. The phytochemic...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Wang W,Zhao Y,Jing W,Zhang J,Xiao H,Zha Q,Liu A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agave plants are popular for their myriad applications in traditional medicine attributed to their reported anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, cytotoxic and antifungal activities. The aim of this study was to examine the anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and ulceroprotective activity of Agave species in relation t...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： El-Hawary SS,El-Kammar HA,Farag MA,Saleh DO,El Dine RS

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:Estradiol-17 beta labeled with deuterium in the positions 2 or 4 can be prepared from 2-chloromercurio-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17 beta-diol 3-methyl ether 17-acetate or 4-chloromercurio-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17 beta-diol, respectively, in refluxing CH3COO(2)H/(2)H2O. The same reaction performed on 4-acetoxymercurio-...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Ferraboschi P,Ravasi M,Santaniello E

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leaky heme mutants G204, G216, and G214 are shown to accumulate exogenous sterols. Unlike hem mutants which have complete blocks in the heme pathway, these strains do not require ergosterol, methionine, or unsaturated fatty acids for growth. The addition of aminolevulinic acid to the growth medium inhibited sterol...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Shinabarger DL,Keesler GA,Parks LW

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioimmunoassay for plasma 3 beta, 7 alpha-dihydroxy-5-androsten-17-one (7 alpha-hydroxy DHA) has been developed using anti-sera raised against 3 beta, 7 alpha-dihydroxy-5-androstene-17 beta-carboxyl-bovine serum albumin conjugate and [1, 2 (n) - 3H] 7 alpha-hydroxy DHA as the radioligand. Significant cross reactiv...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Skinner SJ,Tobler CJ,Couch RA

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:5 alpha-(17R,20R)-14,15-Secocholestane (12) was synthesized from cholesterol (1) in 12 steps. The key intermediate, 5 alpha-cholest-14-en-3 beta-yl acetate (4), underwent ozonization, reduction, hydrolysis, and oxidation to provide 5 alpha-14,15-secocholesta-3,14,15-trione (8). One of the Clemmensen reduction products...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Li TS,Li YL,Liang XT

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biotransformation of an orally active contraceptive drug, drospirenone (1), by Cunninghamella elegans ATCC 36114 yielded four new metabolites, 6β,7β,15β,16β-dimethylene-3-oxo-14α-hydroxy-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone (2), 6β,7β,15β,16β-dimethylene-3,11-dioxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone (3), 6β,7β,15β,16β-d...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Baydoun E,Atia-Tul-Wahab,Iqbal S,Smith C,Choudhary MI

更新日期：2017-10-01 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 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：:Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) increases the growth and osteolytic potential of prostate cancer cells, making it important to control PTHrP expression in these cells. We show that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) and its non-hypercalcemic analog, EB1089, decrease PTHrP mRNA and cellular protein leve...

journal_title：Steroids

authors： Sepulveda VA,Weigel NL,Falzon M

更新日期：2006-02-01 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