Androsterone
Androsterone
Androsterone (/ænˈdrɒstəroʊn/), also known as 3α-hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-one, is a steroid hormone that is a metabolite of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Etymology
The term "Androsterone" is derived from the Greek words "Andro" meaning man and "Sterone" meaning steroid. It was first isolated in 1931, by Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt, a German biochemist.
Function
Androsterone is a type of androgen, which are hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity. It is less active than testosterone but more active than epi-androsterone. It is secreted in the form of a conjugate in urine and is also produced in the prostate, testes, and adrenal glands.
Related Terms
- Androgen: A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity.
- Testosterone: A steroid hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes.
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): An androgen sex hormone that contributes to male sex characteristics.
- Prostate: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
- Adrenal Glands: Small glands located on top of each kidney. They produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Androsterone
- Wikipedia's article - Androsterone
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