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Glossary11α-Hydroxyprogesterone

steroid hormone derived from progesterone with a hydroxyl group

11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is a steroid hormone that is a derivative of progesterone, featuring a hydroxyl group at the 11-alpha position. It plays a role in the biosynthesis of other important steroids, including cortisol and corticosterone, which are crucial for stress response and immune function.

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11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a potent 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, is metabolised by steroid-5α-reductase and cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase to produce C11α-derivatives of 21-deoxycortisol and 11-hydroxyandrostenedione in vitro

research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a potent 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, is metabolised by steroid-5α-reductase and cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase to produce C11α-derivatives of 21-deoxycortisol and 11-hydroxyandrostenedione in vitro

7 citations , July 2019 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.

research The effect of the antiandrogen IIα-hydroxyprogesterone on sebum production and cholesterol concentration of sebum

27 citations , July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.

research Synthesis of 11α-hydroxyprogesterone hartens

7 citations , June 1989 in “Steroids”

Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.

research Detection of urine metabolites in polycystic ovary syndrome by UPLC triple-TOF-MS

23 citations , August 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta”

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

research ENZYMES

1 citations , November 2011 in “British journal of pharmacology”

Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.

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