androgeenide
Androgeenide is a term that may appear in some languages to denote compounds with androgenic activity. In English-language pharmacology, the standard terms are androgen and androgen receptor agonist; accordingly, androgeenide is rarely used and can be ambiguous. It is sometimes used to refer to substances that bind to the androgen receptor and elicit androgenic responses, including endogenous hormones and synthetic agonists.
Definition and scope: An androgenide-like substance refers to any chemical that activates the androgen receptor (AR)
Biological basis: The androgen receptor is a nuclear receptor that, when bound by a ligand, translocates to
Chemistry and pharmacology: Androgens are steroids derived from cholesterol. Synthetic AR agonists can be steroidal or
Uses and safety: Therapeutically, androgens treat hypogonadism and certain reproductive conditions, but their use requires careful
See also: Androgens; Androgen receptor; Anabolic steroids; Prohormones.