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GlossaryCYP11A1

enzyme converting cholesterol to pregnenolone, initiating steroid hormone production

CYP11A1, also known as Cytochrome P450 Family 11 Subfamily A Member 1 or P450scc, is an enzyme crucial for the production of steroid hormones. It catalyzes the conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone, the first step in the biosynthesis of all steroid hormones, which are vital for various bodily functions including stress response, immune function, and regulation of inflammation.

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Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors

research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors

402 citations, August 2011 in “Cancer research”

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

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community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

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The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

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