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Androstane

Androstane is a C19 steroidal hydrocarbon with a gonane core. Androstane can exist as either of two isomers, known as 5α-androstane and 5β-androstane.

File:androstane.png|5α-Androstane File:androstane 5beta.png|5β-Androstane

Pharmacology

5α-Androstane is reported to be effective as an androgen, in spite of having no oxygen containing functional groups.

Androstanes

Androstanes are steroid derivatives with carbons present at positions 1 through 19.

References

References

  1. (1996). "Role of dihydrotestosterone in androgen action". Prostate Suppl.
  2. (1960). "5α-Androstane—An Androgenic Hydrocarbon". Endocrinology.
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