Delanterone
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Delanterone
Delanterone (pronunciation: /dɛlæntɛroʊn/) is a synthetic, steroidal androgen that was never marketed. It is an androgen receptor agonist and hence, an androgen itself.
Etymology
The term 'Delanterone' is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. 'Delan' refers to the delan part of the chemical structure, 'tero' refers to the tero part of the chemical structure, and 'one' refers to the ketone group present in the compound.
Related Terms
- Androgen: Androgens are a group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity. They are also present in females and play a role in sexual desire.
- Androgen receptor: The androgen receptor is a type of nuclear receptor that is activated by binding any of the androgenic hormones, including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in the cytoplasm and then translocating into the nucleus.
- Agonist: An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor and activates the receptor to produce a biological response.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delanterone
- Wikipedia's article - Delanterone
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