Hormone
methyltestosterone
[ meth-uhl-te-stos-tuh-rohn ]
Brand Names:
Android; Covaryx; Methitest; Syntest; Testred
Effect:
Stimulate Penile Development
May Treat:
Breast Neoplasms; Erectile Dysfunction; Hypogonadism; Puberty, Delayed
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to methyltestosterone:
  • A methylated synthetic androgen receptor agonist with anabolic effects. Methyltestosterone, mimicking testosterone, binds to cytosolic androgen receptors, and the subsequent nuclear transfer of the ligand-receptor complex induces transcription initiation of androgen responsive genes. The gene products are responsible for normal growth and development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. The agent also causes retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, as well as calcium.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic hormone used for androgen replacement therapy and as an hormonal antineoplastic agent (ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS, HORMONAL).
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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