Androstenediol 17β-acetate
Androstenediol 17β-acetate is a synthetic, injectable anabolic steroid and a derivative of androstenediol. It is a prodrug of androstenedione and testosterone, and has been used in veterinary medicine to promote growth in livestock.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Androstenediol 17β-acetate, also known as 5-androstenediol 17β-acetate, is a synthetic androstane steroid and a derivative of androstenediol. It is more specifically a derivative of androstenedione, which is converted into testosterone in the body.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As a prodrug of androstenedione and testosterone, androstenediol 17β-acetate has anabolic effects. It promotes protein synthesis and muscle growth, and has been used in veterinary medicine to promote growth in livestock.
Society and culture[edit | edit source]
Androstenediol 17β-acetate is not currently approved for medical use in humans, and its use in livestock has been controversial due to concerns about food safety and animal welfare.
See also[edit | edit source]
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