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methyltestosterone

A methylated synthetic androgen receptor agonist with anabolic effects. Methyltestosterone, mimicking testosterone, binds to cytosolic androgen receptors, and the subsequent nuclear transfer of the ligand-receptor complex induces transcription initiation of androgen responsive genes. The gene products are responsible for normal growth and development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. The agent also causes retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, as well as calcium.
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Synonym:17-methyltestosterone
malogen
methyltestosteronum
Virilon
US brand name:Android
Estratest
Glosso-Sterandryl
Metandren
Methitest
Neohombreol M
Orchisterone-M
Oreton Methyl
Oreton Methyl
Testred
Foreign brand name:Eldec
Ero Test
Testomet
Testotonic B
Testovis
Chemical structure:(17beta)-17-hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-en-3-one
17 alpha-methyl-delta4-androsten-17beta-ol-4-one
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