Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2568803 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► DHEA, produced by CYP17, plays a key role in sexual functioning and development. ► No rapid screening assay for effects on CYP17 is available yet. ► A novel assay using porcine adrenal cortex microsomes (PACMs) was described. ► Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) targeting CYP17 interact differently with CYP19. ► A specific CYP17 assay is a valuable screening for effects early in steroidogenesis.
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