Hormone Antagonists
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Chemical substances which inhibit the function of the endocrine glands, the biosynthesis of their secreted hormones, or the action of hormones upon their specific sites. |
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DF: HORMONE ANTAG |
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Hormones/antagonists & inhibitors (1968-1974) |
Hormone Antagonists Categories.
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Aldosterone Antagonists - Compounds which inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or actions of aldosterone. |
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Androgen Antagonists - Compounds which inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or actions of androgens. |
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Antithyroid Agents - Agents that are used to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones. |
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Estrogen Receptor Modulators - Substances that possess antiestrogenic actions but can also produce estrogenic effects as well. They act as complete or partial agonist or as antagonist. They can be either steroidal or nonsteroidal in structure. |
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Insulin Antagonists - Compounds which inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or action of insulin. |
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Leukotriene Antagonists - A class of drugs designed to prevent leukotriene synthesis or activity by blocking binding at the receptor level. |
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Prostaglandin Antagonists - Compounds that inhibit the action of prostaglandins. |
Hormone Antagonists Definitions and Terms
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