In vitro conversion of steroid hormones in bovine ovarian follicles

Experientia. 1980 May 15;36(5):615-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01965836.

Abstract

In bovine ovarian follicles in vitro conversion of androstenedione and oestrone into oestradiol-17 beta, and of oestradiol-17 beta into oestrone was observed. There was no in vitro conversion of pregnenolone, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone.

MeSH terms

  • Androgens / metabolism*
  • Androstenedione / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Dihydrotestosterone / metabolism
  • Estradiol / metabolism*
  • Estrogens / metabolism*
  • Estrone / metabolism
  • Female
  • Ovarian Follicle / metabolism*
  • Pregnenolone / metabolism
  • Progesterone / metabolism
  • Progestins / metabolism*
  • Testosterone / metabolism
  • Tritium

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Estrogens
  • Progestins
  • Dihydrotestosterone
  • Tritium
  • Estrone
  • Testosterone
  • Androstenedione
  • Progesterone
  • Estradiol
  • Pregnenolone