《英文msh词典》17 beta Hydroxy 8 alpha 4 Androsten 3 one
[入口词] 17 beta Hydroxy 8 alpha 4 Androsten 3 one
[主题词] Testosterone
[药动学] Androgens
[英文释义] A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY. In turn,testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues,testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL.