Svensk definition
17-alfa-hydroxi-androst-4-en-3-on. En naturligt förekommande stereoisomer av testosteron med androgen verkan.
Epitestosterone
Epitestosteron
Engelsk definition
The 17-alpha isomer of TESTOSTERONE, derived from PREGNENOLONE via the delta5-steroid pathway, and via 5-androstene-3-beta,17-alpha-diol. Epitestosterone acts as an antiandrogen in various target tissues. The ratio between testosterone/epitestosterone is used to monitor anabolic drug abuse.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
17-alpha-Testosterone — 17 alpha Testosterone