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Are dhea and androsterone the same? if not, what are the differences?
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Dihydroxyepiandrosterone is the chemical name for androsterone. It is often abbreviated and cited using the initials DHEA.
Answered 4/19/2021
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Dehydroepiandrosterone is an androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It has a role as an androgen, a human metabolite and a mouse metabolite. At NIH.gov you can see the structure and the differ. O
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