Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Name
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001749
- Description
A major C19 steroid produced by the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is also produced in small quantities in the TESTIS and the OVARY. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE. Most of DHEA is sulfated (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE) before secretion.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Prasterone sulfate Investigated for use/treatment in asthma and burns and burn infections.