DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE

Dihydrotestosterone

Dihydrotestosterone, or 5α-dihydrotestosterone, also known as androstanolone as well as 17β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one, is a sex steroid and androgen hormone. The enzyme 5α-reductase synthesizes DHT in the prostate, testes, hair follicles, and adrenal glands. This enzyme reduces the 4,5 double-bond of the hormone testosterone.

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dihydrotestosterone

Noun

  1. An androgenic metabolite of testosterone; used to treat certain breast cancers.


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