The effect of testosterone in partially hepatectomized female rats. 1967

S Bengmark, and R Olsson, and B Rehnström
Department of Surgery II, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

The influence of Testosterone treatment on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy was investigated in female rats, treated with testosterone-3- (p-hexyloxiphenyl)-propionate, a long-acting testosterone preparation. The animals were killed 8 days after the operation. No influence of the hormone was observed on liver weight restoration. The treatment lowered the liver nitrogen concentration before as well as after the operation and the RNA concentration before the operation. It did not influence the postoperative decrease in serum albumin and alpha-1-globulin, but caused an increased concentration of alpha-2-globulin before the operation and of beta-2-globulin after the operation. There was thus no evidence of an anabolic effect of the testosterone administration on the liver.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008115 Liver Regeneration Repair or renewal of hepatic tissue. Liver Regenerations,Regeneration, Liver,Regenerations, Liver
D004195 Disease Models, Animal Naturally-occurring or experimentally-induced animal diseases with pathological processes analogous to human diseases. Animal Disease Model,Animal Disease Models,Disease Model, Animal
D005260 Female Females
D006498 Hepatectomy Excision of all or part of the liver. (Dorland, 28th ed) Hepatectomies
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D013739 Testosterone A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. 17-beta-Hydroxy-4-Androsten-3-one,17-beta-Hydroxy-8 alpha-4-Androsten-3-one,8-Isotestosterone,AndroGel,Androderm,Andropatch,Androtop,Histerone,Sterotate,Sustanon,Testim,Testoderm,Testolin,Testopel,Testosterone Sulfate,17 beta Hydroxy 4 Androsten 3 one,17 beta Hydroxy 8 alpha 4 Androsten 3 one,8 Isotestosterone
D017207 Rats, Sprague-Dawley A strain of albino rat used widely for experimental purposes because of its calmness and ease of handling. It was developed by the Sprague-Dawley Animal Company. Holtzman Rat,Rats, Holtzman,Sprague-Dawley Rat,Rats, Sprague Dawley,Holtzman Rats,Rat, Holtzman,Rat, Sprague-Dawley,Sprague Dawley Rat,Sprague Dawley Rats,Sprague-Dawley Rats
D045930 Anabolic Agents These compounds stimulate anabolism and inhibit catabolism. They stimulate the development of muscle mass, strength, and power. Anabolic Effect,Anabolic Effects,Agents, Anabolic,Effect, Anabolic,Effects, Anabolic
D051381 Rats The common name for the genus Rattus. Rattus,Rats, Laboratory,Rats, Norway,Rattus norvegicus,Laboratory Rat,Laboratory Rats,Norway Rat,Norway Rats,Rat,Rat, Laboratory,Rat, Norway,norvegicus, Rattus

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