Androstenediol
MeSH ID: M0023251
DEFINITION: An intermediate in TESTOSTERONE biosynthesis, found in the TESTIS or the ADRENAL GLANDS. Androstenediol, derived from DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE by the reduction of the 17-keto group (17-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES), is converted to TESTOSTERONE by the oxidation of the 3-beta hydroxyl group to a 3-keto group (3-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES).
Terms:
- Androstenediol [T044153]
- 5 Androstene 3,17 diol [T044151]
- 5 Androstene 3beta 17beta Diol [T044147]
- Androst 5 ene 3 beta,17 beta Diol [T044148]
- Androst 5 ene 3,17 diol [T044152]
- delta 5 Androstene 3 beta,17 beta Diol [T044149]
- Delta 5 Androstenediol [T044154]
- Hermaphrodiol [T044150]
Descriptors:
Semantic Types:
- Pharmacologic Substance [T121]
- Steroid [T110]
- Biologically Active Substance [T123]
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