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Suppression of androgen production by D-tryptophan-6-luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone in man.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Tolis, George Mehta, Aa Comaru-Schally, Ana Maria Schally, Andrew V. |
| Copyright Year | 1981 |
| Abstract | Four male transsexual subjects were given a superactive luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue, D-tryptophan-6-LHRH at daily doses of 100 micrograms for 3--6 mo. A decrease in beard growth, acne, and erectile potency was noted; the latter was documented objectively with the recordings of nocturnal penile tumescence episodes. Plasma testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels fell to castrate values; basal prolactin and luteinizing hormone levels showed a small decline, whereas the acutely releasable luteinizing hormone was significantly suppressed. A rise of plasma testosterone from castrate to normal levels was demonstrable with the use of human chorionic gonadotropin. Discontinuation of treatment led to a normalization of erectile potency and plasma testosterone. The suppression of Leydig cell function by D-tryptophan-6-LHRH might have wide application in reproductive biology and in endocrine-dependent neoplasia (where it could replace surgical castration). |
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| DOI | 10.1172/JCI110320 |
| PubMed reference number | 6456277 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 68 |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://dm5migu4zj3pb.cloudfront.net/manuscripts/110000/110320/JCI81110320.pdf |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI110320 |
| Journal | The Journal of clinical investigation |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |