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Androgens

Compounds that interact with ANDROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of TESTOSTERONE. Depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on SEX DIFFERENTIATION; male reproductive organs, SPERMATOGENESIS; secondary male SEX CHARACTERISTICS; LIBIDO; development of muscle mass, strength, and power.

Year introduced: 1963

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.696.399.472.161

MeSH Unique ID: D000728

Entry Terms:

  • Androgen
  • Androgen Receptor Agonist
  • Agonist, Androgen Receptor
  • Receptor Agonist, Androgen
  • Androgen Receptor Agonists
  • Agonists, Androgen Receptor
  • Receptor Agonists, Androgen
  • Androgenic Agents
  • Agents, Androgenic
  • Androgenic Compounds
  • Compounds, Androgenic
  • Androgen Effect
  • Effect, Androgen
  • Androgen Effects
  • Effects, Androgen

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