RESPONSE OF THE SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND OF THE CASTRATED MOUSE TO LOCAL AND SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION OF STEROIDS

1963 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. BROWN-GRANT ◽  
W. TAYLOR
Keyword(s):  
Submandibular Gland ◽  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Systemic Administration ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Submandibular Glands

SUMMARY The effects of testosterone propionate (TP) and of 17α-ethyl-19 nor-testosterone (ENT) on the submandibular glands, levator ani muscles and seminal vesicles of castrated mice have been compared. ENT restores submandibular weight and histology about as well as TP but has less effect on the levator ani muscle and much less effect on the seminal vesicles. Both steroids can act directly on the submandibular gland. It is suggested that the effect on the gland may be an indication of the 'anabolic' rather than the 'androgenic' potency of the steroids, and the possible use of this response for the assay of 'anabolic' steroids is discussed.

RECOVERY OF GONADAL FUNCTION IN MALE RATS TREATED NEONATALLY WITH 17β-OESTRADIOL BENZOATE

1964 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred A. Kind ◽  
Manuel Maqueo ◽  
A. Folch Pi
Keyword(s):  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Ventral Prostate ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Gonadal Function ◽  
Gonadal Activity ◽  
Oestradiol Benzoate ◽  
Old Rats

ABSTRACT Groups of five day old rats were injected with 120 or 240 μg of oestradiol benzoate. When examined at the age of fifty days, the animal presented atrophied testes and marked decreases in the weights of ventral prostate, seminal vesicles and levator ani muscle. Treatment with pregnant mare's serum or with testosterone propionate given from day 20 through day 50 fully restored the gonadal activity. The dose of PMS needed to restore spermatogenesis was 10 IU which was given every third day. Testosterone propionate, 1 mg, given daily was equally effective.

EFFECT OF ANDROGENIC AND ANABOLIC COMPOUNDS ON PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE ACTIVITY IN THE LIVER AND SERUM OF THE RAT

1965 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Leeuwin
Keyword(s):  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Considerable Effect ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Male And Female Rats ◽  
Androgenic Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Androgenic Effect

ABSTRACT Immature male and female rats have a similar basal level of pseudocholinesterase activity in the liver and serum. In male rats pseudocholinesterase activity declines sharply with the onset of sexual maturity, between the fourth and the fifth week, after which it remains more or less constant. In female rats, also coinciding with the onset of sexual development, the activity starts to rise between five and six weeks and then increases gradually up to twenty weeks. Castration of male rats results in an increase of the enzyme activity to the basal level, whereas subsequent injection of testosterone-propionate brings about a fall to the level found in adult male rats. Three androgenic/anabolic steroids were compared for their effects on pseudocholinesterase activities in liver and serum of male castrates, viz. testosterone-propionate, testosterone-phenyl-propionate and nor-testosterone-phenyl-propionate, the latter known to possess a relatively high anabolic potency. This was confirmed in our experiments by direct protein determinations in liver and serum and by levator ani muscle/seminal vesicle ratios. At a dose of 1 mg daily for ten days, the former two substances had a similar considerable effect on pseudocholinesterase activity, whereas the effect of the nor-derivative was much smaller. A response similar to that of one milligram of testosterone-propionate was only obtained with 4 mg of the nor-derivative. At that dose level the androgenic effect of the nor-derivative on the seminal vesicles is somewhat less than that of 1 mg testosterone-propionate daily. It is concluded that the cholinesterase activity lowering effect of the compounds investigated is correlated with their androgenic rather than with their anabolic potencies.

EFFECTS OF TESTOSTERONE AND NANDROLONE AND SOME OF THEIR ESTERS ON THE PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE ACTIVITY IN THE LIVER AND SERUM AND ON THE SEMINAL VESICLE AND LEVATOR ANI MUSCLE OF THE RAT

1970 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 531-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Leeuwin ◽  
E. Th. Groenewoud
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Seminal Vesicle ◽  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Daily Administration ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Prolonged Administration ◽  
Potent Effect ◽  
T Testosterone

ABSTRACT Testosterone (T), testosterone-propionate (TP), testosterone-phenyl-propionate (TPP), nandrolone (N) (19-nor-testosterone) and nandrolone-phenyl-propionate (NPP) were compared for their effects on the pseudocholinesterase activities in the liver and serum of castrated male rats. In addition changes in the weight of the seminal vesicle and the levator ani muscle were studied. After daily administration of 1 mg of the hormones for ten days, T and TPP showed a more marked depression of the pseudocholinesterase activity and seminal vesicle than the corresponding nor-derivatives. TP and TPP have approximately similar effects, exceeding those of T. On the levator ani N and NPP were more effective than T and TPP. At identical total doses, administration of all hormones with intervals of more than one day, produced less depression of the pseudocholinesterase activity and less seminal vesicle growth than daily administration. The effects on the levator ani were less influenced by varying intervals. At an interval of four days TPP still had a potent effect on the enzyme activity and the seminal vesicle, whereas T was almost without effect. Prolonged administration showed that the effects on the enzyme activity and the seminal vesicle of N and NPP could not reach the maximum effects of T and TPP respectively.

ORAL ANABOLIC:ANDROGENIC EVALUATIONS OF FOUR ANABOLIC STEROIDS

1966 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Arnold ◽  
Gordon O. Potts
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Balance ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Ventral Prostate ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Anabolic Activity ◽  
Clinical Interest

ABSTRACT Four steroids of potential clinical interest were evaluated in rats for anabolic activity by means of nitrogen balance studies and myotrophically for their effect on the growth of the levator ani muscle. The increase in the weight of the ventral prostate was used as an index of their androgenicity. Under these conditions the nitrogen retention:androgenic and myotrophic:androgenic dissociation ratios were: 17α-methyl-4-chloro-testosterone 0.65:0.12 = 5.4 and 0.32:0.12 = 2.7; 17α-methyl-androst-5-ene-3,17-diol 0.70:0.62 = 1.1 and 0.46:0.62 = 0.7; 17α-methyl-19-nortestosterone 4.6:1.1 = 4.2 and 5.8:1.1 = 5.3; and 1-methyl-androst-1-enolone acetate 0.06:0.15 = 0.004 and 0.72:0.15 = 4.8, respectively. While the nitrogen retention:androgenic and myotrophic:androgenic ratios, in general, are of the same order, it should be noted that there was a marked discrepancy between the nitrogen retention:androgenic and the myotrophic:androgenic ratios for 1-methyl-androst-1-enolone acetate.

ANDROGENIC ACTION OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS ON THE GRANULAR DUCTS OF MOUSE SUBMANDIBULAR GLANDS

1981 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-NP ◽  
Author(s):  
SEIICHI SATO ◽  
SHICHIRO MARUYAMA ◽  
TAKEO AZUMA
Keyword(s):  
Submandibular Gland ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Androgen Receptors ◽  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Duct Cell ◽  
Testicular Feminization ◽  
Submandibular Glands ◽  
Gland Weight ◽  
Duct Cells ◽  
Granular Ducts

The administration of cortisol acetate and dexamethasone to castrated–adrenalectomized mice increased the submandibular gland weight, the granular duct cell size of the gland and the number of androgen-dependent granules detected with the staining for tryptophan in the duct cell. These changes were not as pronounced as when testosterone propionate was given. Similar effects on the duct cells and an increase in androgen-dependent esteroprotease activity of the submandibular glands were observed in castrated mice, but not in mice with testicular feminization which are genetically deficient in androgen receptors. These results suggest that glucocorticoids exert a certain degree of androgenic action on the granular duct cell through androgen receptors when androgens are absent or deficient.

STUDIES ON EOSINOPHIL GRANULOCYTES.

1967 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Baker ◽  
F. Bergman ◽  
B. Josefsson ◽  
K. G. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Mast Cells ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Eosinophil Granulocytes ◽  
Anterior Prostate ◽  
Long Acting

ABSTRACT Castrated, adult male rats were given a long-acting androgen in doses that caused a rapid growth of the anterior prostate lobes, the seminal vesicles, and the levator ani muscle. There was no decrease in the number of mast cells, and no increase in the number of eosinophils.

THE EFFECT OF NANDROLONE PHENYLPROPIONATE ON 14C-LEUCINE INCORPORATION INTO MUSCLE PROTEIN IN THE RAT AND RABBIT IN VIVO

1974 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 403-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Bresloff ◽  
P. K. Fox ◽  
A. W. Sim ◽  
J. van der Vies
Keyword(s):  
Anabolic Steroid ◽  
Gastrocnemius Muscle ◽  
Muscle Protein ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Leucine Incorporation ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Corticosteroid Administration ◽  
Nandrolone Phenylpropionate

ABSTRACT Investigations have been carried out into the incorporation of 14C-leucine into muscle protein of rats and rabbits and its modification by various treatments. Significant decreases in the rate of incorporation of 14C-leucine into protein of the gastrocnemius and levator ani muscles of rats have been observed following hypophysectomy, fasting or treatment with a corticosteroid. In these situations, treatment with an anabolic steroid, nandrolone phenylpropionate, always prevented or reversed the decrease in 14C-leucine incorporation in the levator ani muscle but never in the gastrocnemius muscle. In contrast to the situation in the rat, the decreased incorporation of 14C-leucine in the gastrocnemius muscle of the rabbit following corticosteroid administration could be partially reversed by the anabolic steroid. The results demonstrate that 14C-leucine incorporation into muscle protein in vivo following various experimental treatments may vary markedly not only from one species to another but also from one muscle to another. Great care should be taken in interpreting the effect, or lack of effect, of androgenic/anabolic steroids on the basis of the response of a single muscle.

THE GROWTH OF THE VENTRAL PROSTATE THE DORSOLATERAL PROSTATE, THE COAGULATING GLANDS AND THE SEMINAL VESICLES IN CASTRATED MALE RATS INJECTED WITH ACTH AND/OR INSULIN

1969 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 694-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars-Eric Tisell ◽  
Lennart Angervall
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Regular Insulin ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Ventral Prostate ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Adrenal Steroids ◽  
Protamine Zinc Insulin

ABSTRACT The growth of the ventral and the dorsolateral prostate, the coagulating glands, seminal vesicles and levator ani muscle was studied in castrated male rats after fifteen days of daily injections with ACTH or insulin alone, or in combination. ACTH was given in a dose of 8 IU daily. Insulin was administered in increasing daily doses, i. e. regular insulin up to 8 IU and protamine zinc insulin up to 10 IU. After ACTH treatment there were variable histological signs of stimulation of the dorsolateral prostate, while the other accessory reproductive organs showed no response. Regular insulin produced no quantitative or morphological changes in the accessory reproductive organs, and no morphological signs of increased secretion of the adrenal steroids. Administration of ACTH and regular insulin in combination stimulated the growth of all the accessory reproductive organs. Protamine zinc insulin produced prolonged hypoglycaemia and morphological signs of increase secretion of adrenal steroids, thus the adrenals became enlarged and the thymus atrophic. Protamine zinc insulin stimulated growth of all the accessory reproductive organs, a stimulation which was further accentuated after combination with ACTH. Possible mechanisms for the action of insulin on the male accessory reproductive organs are discussed. The varying response of the different parts of the prostate and the seminal vesicles emphasizes the importance of the simultaneous examination of these organs.

scholarly journals Tissue Selectivity of the Anabolic Steroid, 19-Nor-4-Androstenediol-3β,17β-Diol in Male Sprague Dawley Rats: Selective Stimulation of Muscle Mass and Bone Mineral Density Relative to Prostate Mass

Endocrinology ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 149 (4) ◽  
pp. 1987-1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie T. Page ◽  
Brett T. Marck ◽  
James M. Tolliver ◽  
Alvin M. Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Sprague Dawley Rats ◽  
Tissue Selectivity ◽  
Prostate Growth ◽  
Stimulation Of

Stimulation of prostate growth is a major concern with testosterone therapy in older hypogonadal men. As a result, nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulators with anabolic activity but less prostate stimulation are being developed. Anabolic steroids might exhibit similar tissue selectivity. We hypothesized the anabolic steroid 19-nor-4-androstenediol-3β,17β-diol (3β,19-NA) would increase muscle, lean body mass (LBM), and bone mineral density (BMD) with little stimulation of prostate growth. Male Sprague Dawley rats were implanted with SILASTIC brand (Dow Corning, Midland, MI) capsules containing 3β,19-NA (4, 8, or 16 cm), dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (8 cm), 19-nortestosterone (16 cm), or four empty capsules after undergoing either a sham operation (intact) or orchidectomy (ORX). Serum gonadotropins, measured after 4, 8, or 24 wk of treatment, were significantly lower in 3β,19-NA-treated vs. untreated, intact, and ORX rats (P < 0.05), and testosterone was lowered by 3β,19-NA-treatment of intact animals. LBM and BMD were assessed after 20 wk, and 4 wk later, rats were killed for levator ani muscle and prostate weights. Compared with ORX rats, 3β,19-NA-treated rats had dose-dependent higher levator ani muscle weights, LBM, and BMD, which were similar to intact and DHT-treated rats at the highest 3β,19-NA dose. In contrast, prostate weights in all 3β,19-NA-treated groups were similar to ORX rats and lower than intact and DHT- and 19-nortestosterone-treated rats even at the highest 3β,19-NA dose. In summary, 3β,19-NA increases muscle and bone mass without significant stimulation of prostate growth, suggesting it may have some properties of a steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator. Anabolic steroids such as 3β,19-NA should be studied further to determine their mechanisms of tissue selectivity and effects in men.

ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC ACTIVITY OF A-RING MODIFIED ANDROSTANE DERIVATIVES.

1966 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. F. Nutting ◽  
P. D. Klimstra ◽  
R. E. Counsell
Keyword(s):  
Testosterone Propionate ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Reference Standard ◽  
Anabolic Activity ◽  
Androgenic Activity ◽  
Keto Derivative ◽  
Relative Potencies ◽  
Independent Parameters ◽  
Androstane Derivatives

ABSTRACT The activity of 33 steroids, injected intramuscularly, was determined in a castrate rat assay utilizing the responses of the seminal vesicle glands and ventral lobe of the prostate glands as independent parameters of androgenicity and the response of the levator ani muscle as an index of anabolic activity. Testosterone propionate was the reference standard. None of the compounds possessed high androgenic or anabolic activity. The myotrophic and average androgenic relative potencies of the 8 most active analogues ranged from 30 to 89% and 3.1 to 39%, respectively. The most active anabolic compound was the 1-dehydro-3-keto derivative of 17α-methyl-5α-androstan-17β-ol while the widest separation between anabolic and androgenic activities, myotrophic to androgenic ratio of 11.3, was obtained with the 2-dehydro-2-formyl derivative. The effect of various modifications of the A-ring on biological activity are outlined in detail.

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