Inhibitors of Testosterone Biosynthetic and Metabolic Activation Enzymes
The Leydig cells of the testis have the capacity to biosynthesize testosterone from cholesterol. Testosterone and its metabolically activated product dihydrotestosterone are critical for the development of male reproductive system and spermatogenesis. At least four steroidogenic enzymes are involved...
Main Authors: | Leping Ye, Ren-Shan Ge, Zhi-Jian Su |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-12-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/12/9983/ |
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