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Testosterone

Hormones & fertility agents

Description

A hormone made mainly in the testes . It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. Testosterone may also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat certain medical conditions.

Mechanism of action

Binds to intracellular receptors in target cells and the hormone receptor complex translocates to nucleus where it attaches to specific binding site on chromosome. It leads to increased synthesis of mRNA and protein.

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Mechanism of action

Binds to intracellular receptors in target cells and the hormone receptor complex translocates to nucleus where it attaches to specific binding site on chromosome. It leads to increased synthesis of mRNA and protein.

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