Tissue-Specific Regulation of Sex Hormone Biosynthesis and Metabolism: Novel Aspects on Hormonal Signalling and Maintenance of Cellular Steroid Levels
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In this chapter, we intend to review our recent research in the context of contemporary research in the field of sex hormone biosynthesis and metabolism. Our findings have revealed novel aspects on the regulation of sex hormone metabolism and the metabolic control of cellular levels and effects of estrogens, androgens and neurosteroids. We will discuss our results in relation to current knowledge of metabolism and actions of estrogens and androgens. First, an introduction to this research field will be given.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012