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Use of 5-alpha-androst-1-en-3,17-dione to increase the level of the anabolic/androgenic hormone 17-beta-hydroxy-5-alpha-androst-1-en-3-one in humans

Patent number: 6391868

Abstract: This invention involves the administration of the natural androgen metabolite 5-alpha-androst-1-en-3,17-dione(1-androstenedione) to produce an androgenic and anabolic response in humans. 1-Androstenedione behaves as a prohormone in vivo, and converts to the active hormone 17-beta-hydroxy-5-alpha-androst-1-en-3-one.

Type: Grant

Filed: January 9, 2001

Date of Patent: May 21, 2002

Assignee: LPT Research, Inc.

Inventor: Patrick Arnold