1、Biochemistry of gonadal hormones,by Henry Wormser,ESTROGENS,estrogens include the natural hormones as well as semi-synthetic and synthetic (stilbene) agents estrogens are used as hormone-replacement therapy (menopause), in oncology and as contraceptives most estrogen in the female is produced in the

2、 ovaries by the theca interna and the granulosa cells of the follicles,Actions of estrogens,on sexual organs (primary and secondary sexual characteristics) ovaries : stimulate follicular growth; small doses cause an increase in weight of ovary; large doses cause atrophy uterus: endometrial growth va

3、gina: cornification of epithelial cells with thickening and stratification of epithelium cervix: increase of cervical mucous with a lowered viscosity (favoring sperm access),Actions of estrogens,Development and maintenance of internal (fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina), and external genitalia skin: i

4、ncrease in vascularization, development of soft, textured and smooth skin bone: increase osteoblastic activity electrolytes: retention of Na+, Cl- and water by the kidney cholesterol: hypocholesterolemic effect,Estrogen receptors,Estrogen receptors,natural mamalian estrogens; plants also produce est

5、rogenic substances (isoflavones),Natural estrogens,Conjugated estrogenic substances: an amorphous preparation containing water soluble conjugated forms of mixed estrogens from the urine of pregnant mares (Premarin, Cenestin - synthetic conjugated estrogens) estradiol : oral : Estrace transdermal: Cl

6、imara, Alora, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, FemPatch,Natural estrogens,estrone: Kestrone 5 (injectable only) esterified estrogen (75-85% sodium estrone sulfate and 6- 15% sodium equilin sulfate) Estratab; Menest estropipate (piperazine estrone sulfate) Ogen; Ortho-Est,Natural estrogens,Sustained-

7、release injectables: estradiol valerate in oil (Delestrogen; Valergen) estradiol cypionate in oil (depGynogen; DepoGen) duration of action from 3 to 8 weeks esterified at C-17 hydroyl group,Estrogen products,DIETHYLSTIBESTROL,CHLOROTRIANISENE,CLOMIPHENE CITRATE,TAMOXIFEN,Methallenestril,RALOXIFENE (

8、Evista),Known as a SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) currently used to modify/ prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis,Raloxifene (Evista),Semi-synthetic estrogens,Very commonly utilized in oral contraceptive products ethinyl estradiol is more potent than mestranol,QUINESTROL,PROGESTERONE AND

9、 PROGESTINS,Drugs which mimic the action of progesterone complement the action of estrogen on primary and secondary sex characteristics many are used as oral contraceptives: norgestrel, levonorgestrel, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethynodrel, ethynodiol diacetate, desogestrel and norgest

10、imate,PROGESTERONE,Natural hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta ( a C-21 steroid) it is also an important intermediate in steroid biogenesis in all tissues that produce steroids (testes, adrenal cortex),Intestinal absorption is quite erratic; must be micronized for most effective a

11、bsoption (Prometrium),19-NOR STEROIDS,Chemical analogues of testosterone - some retain some androgenic activity such as norethindrone,19-NOR STEROIDS,19-nor steroids,19-nor steroids,Both the racemic and the optically pure (levonorgestrel) are used in oral contraceptive products,Etonorgestrel,19-nor

12、steroids,Some 19-nor steroids can be metabolized to estrogenic compounds these progestins then exhibit estrogenic activity norethynodrel and ethynodiol diacetate have estrogenic activity,17-hydroxy esterified progestins,Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a very popular orally effective progestin (Prover

13、a),Combined estrogens and progestins,Currently very popular forms for HRT combine an estrogen (natural or semi-synthetic) with an orally effective progestin Prempro and Premphase FemHRT Combipatch,Oral Contraceptives,4 types: monophasic: Loestrin, Levlen, Levora, Levlite, Desogen, Lo/Ovral, Ortho-Ce

14、pt, Nordette, Demulen, Ovcon, Modicon, Zovia, Loestrin, Apri, Microgestin, Yasmin, Ortho-Cept, Levora, Alesse biphasic: Ortho-Novum 10/11, Nelova 10/11, Necon 10/11, Jenest-28, Mircette triphasic: Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Tri-Norinyl, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora-28, Estrostep progestin-only: Micronor,

15、Nor-QD, Ovrette,Generics,Examples of Generic Oral Contraceptives Apri (same as Desogen and Ortho-Cept 28) Aviane (same as Alesse-28) Lessina (same as Levlite 28) Necon (same as Ortho-Novum 1/35) Ogestrel (same as Ovral) Sprintec (same as Ortho-Cyclen-28) Microgestin Fe (same as Loestrin Fe) Kariva (

16、same as Mircette) Enpresse (same as Triphasil-28),Monophasic OC,Seasonale,OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS,Levonorgestrel implants (Norplant system) intrauterine progesterone contraceptive system (Progestasert) medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera) nonoxynol contraceptive creams and

17、 gels,Emergency contraceptives,drugs used for the prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure to be effective these must be taken within 72 hours of intercourse two products are available: Plan B: 0.75 mg levonorgestrel Preven: 0.25 mg levo

18、norgestrel and 0.05 mg ethinyl estradiol (this product includes a pregnancy test kit),Plant estrogens: phytoestrogens,A variety of compounds exist in plant which possess estrogenic activity Soy products contain flavonoids and lignin derived compounds which have estrogenic activity,Black cohosh (Remi

19、femin),Cimicifuga racemosa medicinally used parts: dried rhizomes and roots used for the symptoms of PMS and climacteric complains active ingredients: triterpenes: cimifugoside, actein, 27-deoxyactein Quinolizine alkaloids: cytisine, methyl cytisine Other: isoferulic acid binding to estrogen recepto

20、r causes a suppression of LH release,ANDROGENS,prototype is testosterone (produced by interstitial cells of testis) main function: development and maintenance of primary and secondary sex characteristics in males (androgenic) protein retention (anabolic action) other naturally occuring androgens: an

21、drosterone, isoandrosterone, dehydroandrosterone, dehydroisoandrosterone,Physiological effects of testosterone,pubertal transformation: enlargement of testes, penis and scrotum pubic and axillary hair bone growth red cell mass increase skeletal muscle mass increase larynx enlarges - deepening of the

22、 voice increase in sebaceous glands - often cause of acne beard development,Natural androgens,Testosterone products,testosterone in aqueous suspension (short-acting) testosterone propionate in oil testosterone enanthate in oil (Delatestryl) testosterone cypionate in oil (Depotest) testosterone pelle

23、ts (Testopel) testosterone transdermal system (Androderm),Uses for Androgens,Replacement therapy in hypogonadism delayed puberty cryptorchidism metastatic breast cancer in women postpartum breast pain/engorgement male climacteric,Semi-synthetic androgens,Frequently classified as 17-alpha alkylated a

24、ndrogens; alkylation confers more oral effectiveness,ANABOLIC STEROIDS,Also classified as 17-alpha alkylated androgens,FINASTERIDE (PROSCAR, PROPECIA),An anti-androgen used in the treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) also used to manage male pattern baldness (Propecia),Finasteride : Prosc

25、ar and Propecia,CYPROTERONE ACETATE,Antiandrogenic properties,ANTIANDROGENS,Antiandrogen drugs,Steroid Aromatase,Estrogens,AROMATASE INHIBITORS,aromatase is a cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adrenal androgen androstenedione to estrone in both pre- amd post menopausal women reaction occurs in the liver, muscle, adipose and breast tissue in post-menopausal women, aromatization is responsible for the majority of circulating estrogen aminoglutethimide was used