A gene's first 'kiss' sets off that affair known as puberty
...the testes and ovaries to produce the sex hormones testosterone and estradiol, the culprits responsible for the physical changes and emotional baggage of male and female puberty, respectively. "We now have very good evidence that the GPR54 gene and its switch, the kisspeptin protein molecule produced by KiSS-1, ...Scientists develop new color-coded test for protein folding
Every protein--from albumin to testosterone (Ed : testosterone isn't a protein, it's a steroid) --is folded into a unique, three-dimensional shape that allows it t...Estrogen-like Component of Plastic Stimulates Growth of Certain Prostate Cancer Cells
... cases of prostate cancer depend on androgens like testosterone fortumor growth and cancer cell proliferation, sai...mon treatment for prostate cancer includeslimiting testosterone synthesis. Patients with mutated androgenreceptors may not respond to this therapy and according to ...By creating molecular bridge, scientists change function of a protein
...eptor in a step-wise fashion, Zhao said. They used testosterone and progesterone to build the bridge. The receptor was gradually altered to accept one steroid, then another, until accepting the desired one -- corticosterone, a potent glucocoticoid. In total, Zhao and Chen did four rounds of random mutagenesis an......lear hormone receptor." Hormones like estrogen and testosterone attach to these receptors, which in turn attach to genes in cell nuclei to switch the genes on or off. Nuclear hormone receptors are found in all animals, including flies and humans, and are linked to maturation. "So concluding that nuclear receptor...Sex Steroid Regulation of Vasopressin Levels Secreted by hNT Neurons*
...ected by Alzheimers due to the neuralconversion of testosterone to estrogen by the enzyme aromatase. 16 Thus, the ...and supraphysiological levels of estrogen, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone ( table 1 ). Cell culture media was collected at 6, 24 and 48 hours,...... destinies. The receptors bind to hormones such as testosterone and estrogen and set in motion gender blueprints f...- in juvenile rats. Scientists were convinced that testosterone solely dictated the onset of such behavior. But researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...Gene linked to early puberty in girls
...ters.The gene called CYP1B1, acts by breaking down testosterone in the body of these girls and this starts off a cascade of hormones, which result in breast development.The scientists are now studying the effects of this gene on puberty in boys. Using the same yardstick they reason out that those with CYP1B1 gene...New treatment for Osteoporosis
... This was done by discovering that oestrogen and testosterone can trigger more than one kind of signal in cells. It was known that when oestrogen binds to receptors in cells, it activates a signal that changes the gene expression. The team found that in bone cells, oestrogen can also trigger a signal preventing...Low testosterone levels lead to eating disorders
The researchers suspect low testosterone levels in men suffering from eating disorders. Men who suffer from eating disorders can be affected more than women with the same problems, researchers say.// Eating disorders are associated with a weakening of the bones, which become dangerously ......r trust in unproven cures such as melatonin, DHEA, testosterone and human growth hormone. These drugs and supplements may have long-term adverse effects.// Other strategies to keep the mind functioning, say experts, include lifelong learning and memory training, physical activity, meaningful work and social act......of progesterone, then a pellet of the male hormone testosterone is placed under the skin in the abdomen.Study coordinator Professor David Chater from the Royal Kings Hospital in UK says the technique works by putting the testes to rest, while ensuring the male libido and male characteristics remain intact.// Pro...Testosterone EIA Reproductive Markers 020-DR-1559
...ortant androgen secreted into the blood. In males, testosterone is secretedprimarily by the Leydig cells of the testes; in females ca. 50% of circulating testosterone is derived fromperipheral conversion of androstenedione, ca. 25% from the ovary and ca. 25% from the...3rd Generation Estradiol RIA Test
...vary [1]. In the ovary, estradiol is produced from testosterone [1,2], and from estrone, a less potent estrogen derived from androstenedione. Estrone and estradiol are interconverted in many body tissues. In men, small amounts of estradiol are produced in the testes and from peripheral conversion of androgens. Th......vary [1]. In the ovary, estradiol is produced from testosterone [1,2], and from estrone, a less potent estrogen derived from androstenedione. Estrone and estradiol are interconverted in many body tissues. In men, small amounts of estradiol are produced in the testes and from peripheral conversion of androgens. Th......vary [1]. In the ovary, estradiol is produced from testosterone [1,2], and from estrone, a less potent estrogen derived from androstenedione. Estrone and estradiol are interconverted in many body tissues. In men, small amounts of estradiol are produced in the testes and from peripheral conversion of androgens. Th......vary [1]. In the ovary, estradiol is produced from testosterone [1,2], and from estrone, a less potent estrogen derived from androstenedione. Estrone and estradiol are interconverted in many body tissues. In men, small amounts of estradiol are produced in the testes and from peripheral conversion of androgens. Th...BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces New Findings for Potential Bird Flu Vaccine
...., BioSante's licensee, andLibiGel(R) (transdermal testosterone gel) in Phase III developmentby BioSante for the t...tion (FSD).Also in development is Bio-T-Gel(TM), a testosterone gel for malehypogonadism, and an oral contraceptive using BioSante patentedtechnology. The current m...Auxilium Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2007 CEUT Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference
...hysicians.Auxilium markets Testim(R) 1%, a topical testosterone gel, for thetreatment of hypogonadism through its approximately 190-personsales and marketing team. Auxilium has four projects in clinicaldevelopment. AA4500, an injectable collagenase enzyme, is in phaseIII of development for the treatment of Dupuyt......clinical development, is designed to restorenormal testosterone production by the testes and has recentlycompleted...pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial forthe treatment of testosterone deficiency in men due to secondaryhypogonadism. According to industry sources, approximately 13milli...New Poll Shows Men, Women Incorrectly Blame Symptoms of Low Testosterone on Normal Aging
... women believe their malepartner's symptoms of low testosterone negatively impact theirrelationship, treatment of ... quality ofthe relationship. Low testosterone, or testosterone deficiency associated withhypogonadism, is a medical condition caused by disease or damage tothe tes......., BioSante's licensee, andLibiGel(R) (transdermal testosterone gel) in Phase III developmentby BioSante for the t...tion (FSD).Also in development is Bio-T-Gel(TM), a testosterone gel for malehypogonadism, and an oral contraceptive using BioSante patentedtechnology. The current m...