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ANDROSTENEDIONE
An androgenic steroid produced by the testis, adrenal cortex, and ovary. It occurs in character as 4-delta-androstenedione and 5-delta-androstenedione. Androstenediones can be converted metabolically to testosterone and another androgens.
Chemical name: Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione