Definition: 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.
TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE is also available
Other names 17 beta Hydroxy 8 alpha 4 Androsten 3 one; 17 beta Hydroxy 4 Androsten 3 one; Watson Brand of Testosterone; Unimed Brand of Testosterone; Ulmer Brand of Testosterone; 8 Isotestosterone; Testosterone Sulfate; Testopel; Testolin; Testoderm; Testim; Sustanon; Sterotate; Solvay Brand of Testosterone; SmithKline Beecham Brand of Testosterone; Schering Brand of Testosterone; Pasadena Brand of Testosterone; Paladin Brand of Testosterone; Ortho Brand of Testosterone; Histerone
dehydrotestosterone [ 1,4-androstadiene-17-beta-ol-3-one,17alpha-boldenone,17beta-boldenone,17beta-hydroxyandrosta-1,4-diene-3-one,boldenone,dehydrotestosterone, (17alpha)-isomer ] RN given refers to (17beta)-isomer