BIOMAT Database Logo BIOMAT Database Logo

In vivo estradiol production in postovulatory ovaries is enhanced by administration of testosterone but not by 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone. 1984

K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki

Pre- and postovulatory states of ovaries were induced by the injection of PMSG and PMSG + hCG treatments, respectively, to immature rats. The concentration of ovarian estradiol measured by radioimmunoassay decreased significantly following hCG treatment to PMSG-pretreated rats. Subcutaneous administration of testosterone in soybean oil-glycerol mixture (9:1, v/v) restored the decreased concentration of the ovarian estradiol markedly in the PMSG + hCG treated rats, but not in the group treated with PMSG alone or in the control group treated with no gonadotropin. On the other hand, 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone showed no increase in the ovarian estradiol of any group. When an ethanol solution of testosterone was administered s.c. to the PMSG + hCG treated rats, the ovarian estradiol level was maximally enhanced from 0.5 to 1.0 h after the injection. On the other hand, 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone in ethanol showed no effect 1 h after the injection. These results indicate that the drastic decrease in ovarian estradiol production due to the hCG administration is caused by an acute decrease in the supply of aromatizable androgens to ovarian aromatase.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010053 Ovary The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE. Ovaries
D010060 Ovulation The discharge of an OVUM from a rupturing follicle in the OVARY. Ovulations
D011919 Rats, Inbred Strains Genetically identical individuals developed from brother and sister matings which have been carried out for twenty or more generations or by parent x offspring matings carried out with certain restrictions. This also includes animals with a long history of closed colony breeding. August Rats,Inbred Rat Strains,Inbred Strain of Rat,Inbred Strain of Rats,Inbred Strains of Rats,Rat, Inbred Strain,August Rat,Inbred Rat Strain,Inbred Strain Rat,Inbred Strain Rats,Inbred Strains Rat,Inbred Strains Rats,Rat Inbred Strain,Rat Inbred Strains,Rat Strain, Inbred,Rat Strains, Inbred,Rat, August,Rat, Inbred Strains,Rats Inbred Strain,Rats Inbred Strains,Rats, August,Rats, Inbred Strain,Strain Rat, Inbred,Strain Rats, Inbred,Strain, Inbred Rat,Strains, Inbred Rat
D004958 Estradiol The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. 17 beta-Estradiol,Estradiol-17 beta,Oestradiol,17 beta-Oestradiol,Aerodiol,Delestrogen,Estrace,Estraderm TTS,Estradiol Anhydrous,Estradiol Hemihydrate,Estradiol Hemihydrate, (17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol Monohydrate,Estradiol Valerate,Estradiol Valeriante,Estradiol, (+-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (16 alpha,17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (16 alpha,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, (17-alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (8 alpha,17 beta)-(+-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (8 alpha,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, (9 beta,17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (9 beta,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, Monosodium Salt,Estradiol, Sodium Salt,Estradiol-17 alpha,Estradiol-17beta,Ovocyclin,Progynon-Depot,Progynova,Vivelle,17 beta Estradiol,17 beta Oestradiol,Estradiol 17 alpha,Estradiol 17 beta,Estradiol 17beta,Progynon Depot
D005260 Female Females
D006063 Chorionic Gonadotropin A gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the PLACENTA. Similar to the pituitary LUTEINIZING HORMONE in structure and function, chorionic gonadotropin is involved in maintaining the CORPUS LUTEUM during pregnancy. CG consists of two noncovalently linked subunits, alpha and beta. Within a species, the alpha subunit is virtually identical to the alpha subunits of the three pituitary glycoprotein hormones (TSH, LH, and FSH), but the beta subunit is unique and confers its biological specificity (CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN, BETA SUBUNIT, HUMAN). Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human,HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin),Biogonadil,Choriogonadotropin,Choriogonin,Chorulon,Gonabion,Human Chorionic Gonadotropin,Pregnyl,Gonadotropin, Chorionic,Gonadotropin, Human Chorionic
D006064 Gonadotropins, Equine Gonadotropins secreted by the pituitary or the placenta in horses. This term generally refers to the gonadotropins found in the pregnant mare serum, a rich source of equine CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN; LUTEINIZING HORMONE; and FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE. Unlike that in humans, the equine LUTEINIZING HORMONE, BETA SUBUNIT is identical to the equine choronic gonadotropin, beta. Equine gonadotropins prepared from pregnant mare serum are used in reproductive studies. Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropins,PMS Gonadotropins,PMSG (Gonadotropins),Equine Gonadotropins,Gonadotropins, PMS
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
D013196 Dihydrotestosterone A potent androgenic metabolite of TESTOSTERONE. It is produced by the action of the enzyme 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE. 5 alpha-Dihydrotestosterone,Androstanolone,Stanolone,17 beta-Hydroxy-5 beta-Androstan-3-One,17beta-Hydroxy-5alpha-Androstan-3-One,5 beta-Dihydrotestosterone,5-alpha Dihydrotestosterone,5-alpha-DHT,Anaprotin,Andractim,Dihydroepitestosterone,Gelovit,17 beta Hydroxy 5 beta Androstan 3 One,17beta Hydroxy 5alpha Androstan 3 One,5 alpha DHT,5 alpha Dihydrotestosterone,5 beta Dihydrotestosterone,Dihydrotestosterone, 5-alpha,beta-Hydroxy-5 beta-Androstan-3-One, 17
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

Related Publications

K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
5 alpha-Dihydrotestosterone-induced uteroglobin synthesis in rabbit uterus is not inhibited by antiandrogen administration but is prevented by estradiol.
July 1981, Biochimica et biophysica acta,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Uptake of radiolabeled testosterone, 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, estradiol, and pregnenolone by canine prostate.
February 1974, Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Effect of testosterone, estradiol-17 beta, and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone on inhibin production by sertoli cells in culture.
November 1982, Archives of andrology,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Lower plasma testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, but not estradiol, is associated with symptoms of intermittent claudication in older men.
November 2013, Clinical endocrinology,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Re: lower plasma testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, but not estradiol, is associated with symptoms of intermittent claudication in older men.
May 2014, The Journal of urology,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Effects of androgen (testosterone, 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone, 19-nortestosterone) administration on growth in turkeys.
March 1992, Poultry science,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, but not estradiol, enhance survival of new hippocampal neurons in adult male rats.
September 2007, Developmental neurobiology,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Stimulation of estradiol production from estrone-3-sulfate by 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone in cultured human placental explants.
December 1984, Journal of steroid biochemistry,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
Regulation of androgen production by frog (Rana esculenta) testis: an in vitro study on the effects exerted by estradiol, 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone, testosterone, melatonin, and serotonin.
December 1986, General and comparative endocrinology,
K Suzuki, and B Tamaoki
[Simultaneous determination of plasma testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone].
January 1977, Horumon to rinsho. Clinical endocrinology,
Copied contents to your clipboard!