Modified release and conventional glucocorticoids and diurnal androgen excretion in congenital adrenal hyperplasia
<p>CONTEXT: The classic androgen synthesis pathway proceeds via DHEA, androstenedione and testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). However, DHT synthesis can also be achieved by an alternative pathway originating from 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP), which accumulates in congenital adrena...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Endocrine Society
2016
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