Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A substance that inhibits the biological effects of androgenic hormones.
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- noun biochemistry, pharmacology Any substance that
inhibits therelease or thebiological effects of anandrogen .
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Examples
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In the mid-1980s, he was given antiandrogen treatments that cut down his sex drive and curbed his fantasies of bondage and brutality, according to doctors' evaluations in court records.
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Although these findings suggest that DEHP may function as an antiandrogen, there is no evidence that DEHP or any of its metabolites binds with the androgen receptor.
Phthalates 2008
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An investigational antiandrogen showed substantial antitumor activity in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, data from a preliminary clinical trial showed.
Social Security Reports, News and Informaion MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physi 2010
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Their collaboration led to the discovery of a number of nonsteroidal, small molecule antiandrogen compounds, including MDV3100.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Their collaboration led to the discovery of a number of nonsteroidal, small molecule antiandrogen compounds, including MDV3100.
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Once maximal response has been obtained OCP or antiandrogen for long term suppression of hair growth.
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Flutamide (Eulexin) Indication: under tertiary center supervision Severe cases Failure of spironolactone & OCPs Dose: 250 - 500 mg / d Mechanism: antiandrogen.
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That heightened sensitivity makes prostate cancer cells resistant to existing antiandrogen therapies.
HHMI News 2009
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The drugs are second-generation antiandrogen therapies that prevent male hormones from stimulating growth of prostate cancer cells.
Medindia Health News 2009
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That heightened sensitivity makes prostate cancer cells resistant to existing antiandrogen therapies.
Medindia Health News 2009
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