research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
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research 697 Prostaglandin D2-enhanced testosterone metabolism in human keratinocytes is mediated by reactive oxygen species
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research OR20-01 Machine Learning-based Steroid Metabolome Analysis In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals Three Distinct Androgen Excess Subtypes With Different Metabolic Risk Profiles.
Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.
research Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the right ovary
Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
research 3 alpha, 17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide in plasma. A marker of androgen action in idiopathic hirsutism.
High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.
research The influence of ESR1 polymorphisms on selected hormonal, metabolic and mineral balance markers in women with hyperandrogenism
Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
research Neo-synthesis of estrogenic or androgenic neurosteroids determine whether long-term potentiation or depression is induced in hippocampus of male rat
DHT is needed for long-term depression, while E2 is needed for full long-term potentiation in male rat brains.
research Sulfation of minoxidil by human platelet sulfotransferase
Human platelets change minoxidil to minoxidil sulfate, helping blood vessels widen.
research MON-913 Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone- and glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenases in the hair cycle of the rat
research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
research ERG induces androgen receptor-mediated regulation of SOX9 in prostate cancer
ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
research 2022-RA-705-ESGO Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor: Cause of Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman
A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
research Identification of human cytochrome P450 isozymes responsible for the in vitro oxidative metabolism of finasteride.
research THU646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research Highly Sensitive Simultaneous Measurement of Steroid Hormone in Human Serum by Liquid Chromatography-electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
research Dihydrotestosterone induces p27 degradation via direct binding with SKP2 in ovarian and breast cancer
Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research In vitro [7-3H]-testosterone metabolism by the rat ventral prostate—Effect of some exogenous compounds
research Glutathione-S-epoxide transferase in human hair follicles
GSH-T levels in hair follicles are similar in smokers and non-smokers and don't increase with certain treatments.
research Androgenic effect of testosterone and some of its metabolites in relation to their biotransformation in the skin.
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Generating Disulfides in Multicellular Organisms: Emerging Roles for a New Flavoprotein Family
QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
research Spironolactone use and oocyte maturation in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
research Androgen Therapy for Postmenopausal Women; What is New?
research Evaluation of serum level of omentin‐1 in females with hirsutism
Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
research Virilization beyond menopause: an uncommon ovarian tumor in an elderly patient with multimodality imaging and pathologic correlation
Surgery resolved hormone imbalance and symptoms in a rare ovarian tumor case in an elderly woman.
research Is 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide a diagnostic marker in women with androgenic manifestations?
3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
research Solubilizing steroidal drugs by β-cyclodextrin derivatives
Using β-cyclodextrin derivatives improves the solubility and bioavailability of steroidal drugs.
research Overexpression of the 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO) in the hippocampal dentate gyrus produced anxiolytic and antidepressant-like behavioural effects
Increasing TSPO in the brain reduces anxiety and depression.