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GlossarySteroidogenic Enzymes

specialized proteins that produce steroid hormones from cholesterol

Steroidogenic enzymes are specialized proteins in the body that help produce steroid hormones, such as cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. These enzymes facilitate chemical reactions that convert cholesterol into these hormones, which are crucial for various bodily functions like stress response, reproductive health, and metabolism.

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research Sex Chromosome Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells

December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.

research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands

25 citations, June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway

January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition”

New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.

research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia

31 citations, January 2003 in “Dermatology”

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

403 citations, November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

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