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Leydig cell stimulator

US5304603A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1991
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/575
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compound which when administered to Leydig cells in the testes stimulates the production of androgen such as testosterone. This compound, when mixed with other known compounds, can produce testosterone levels in excess of those obtained by the administration of a maximal stimulatory dose of Lutenizing Hormone (LH).

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