Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)

January 2001 in “ Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry ”

Lin Zhi, Esther A. Martinborough

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators SARMs testosterone androgens anabolic androgenic hair growth skin health T

Studysummary This chapter reviews selective androgen receptor modulators, discussing their therapeutic potential beyond current androgen applications, and reports no new clinical findings.

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