Steroidal antiandrogen
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steroidal-antiandrogen-267-11872286
title:
Steroidal antiandrogen
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A steroidal antiandrogen (SAA) is an antiandrogen with a steroidal chemical structure. They are typically antagonists of the androgen receptor (AR) and act both by blocking the effects of androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and by suppressing gonadal androgen production. SAAs lower concentrations of testosterone through simulation of the negative feedback inhibition of the hypothalamus. SAAs are used in the treatment of androgen-dependent conditions in men and women, and ar
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Class of compounds
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steroidal_antiandrogen
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2024-02-07T08:04:13Z
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