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Androgens and Antiandrogens Flashcards

1
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Describe the events that occur in the HPG axis to regulate gametogenesis.

A
  1. hypothalamus –> GnRH (pulsatile)
  2. GnRH (+) ant pit –> LH and FSH
  3. LH (+) Leydig cells –> testosterone
  4. FSH (+) Sertoli cells –> steroid hormone-binding protein and inhibin
  5. testosterone, FSH, androgen-binding protein (+) spermatogenesis

negative feedback:
6. inhibin (-) pituitary –> FSH
7. testosterone (-) hypothalamus –> GnRH

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2
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Which cells synthesize testosterone? What is the precursor of testosterone?

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leydig cells; cholesterol

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Via which pathways can testosterone act? (consider enzymes and different hormones, and where it acts)

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  • amplification path: 5-alpha-reductase converts T to DHT; gonads, prostate, skin, hair
  • direct path: T acts on liver, muscle, adipose tissue
  • diversification path: aromatase converts T to E2; brain and bone
  • inactivation path: deactivate T; hepatic oxidation and conjugation –> renal excretion
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What are the mechanisms of action of androgen?

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  • androgen-dependent pathway (slow classic genomic mechanism)
  • androgen-independent pathway (slow classic genomic mechanism)
  • rapid non-genomic mechanisms
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5
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When is the androgen-dependent mechanism of action activated?

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when androgen levels are high

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6
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When is the androgen-independent mechanism of action activated?

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activation of Arby phosphorylation mediated by receptors downstream growth factor receptors

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When are the rapid non-genomic mechanisms of action activated?

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when androgen levels are low

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8
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Before puberty, does an increase of androgens prevent or stimulate reaching full height?

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prevent

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9
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metabolic effects of androgens?

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  • increase protein synthesis
  • decrease protein breakdown
  • decrease HDL levels
  • stimulate erythrocyte production
  • more prone to acne
  • salt and water retention

(i.e. anabolic and block catabolism)

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10
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Rank the following characteristics of T and DHT:
- affinity for androgen receptor
- dissociation rate

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  • affinity for androgen receptor: T < DHT (twofold)
  • dissociation rate: T > DHT (fivefold)
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pharmacological uses of androgens?

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  • androgen replacement therapy: hypogonadism, pituitary deficiency, aging
  • anabolic agents
  • osteoporosis
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pharmacological uses of antiandrogens?

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  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP)
  • prostate cancer
  • precocious puberty
  • hair loss
  • hirsutism
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13
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pharmacological uses of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs)?

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no FDA-approved indications; promise for safe use in treatment of prostate cancer, male hormonal contraception, breast cancer, etc.

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14
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primary vs secondary hypogonadism? what can be used to treat hypogonadism?

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  • primary = defect of testes
  • secondary = defect of HPG axis
  • treatment: androgen replacement therapy
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15
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Which hormone does androgen replacement therapy use?

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only testosterone

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16
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Besides hypogonadism, what can androgen replacement therapy be used to treat?

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andropause (decrease in T levels in aging males)

17
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What are therapeutic uses of androgens (besides andropause and hypogonadism)?

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  • anemia (erythrocyte production)
  • osteoporosis
  • protein anabolic agents –> increase muscle mass
  • male contraceptive –> inhibit GnRH via negative feedcback
18
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adverse effects of androgen therapy?

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  • serious adverse effects are rare
19
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What are the different types/MOA of antiandrogens?

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  • testosterone synthesis inhibitors
  • 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
  • AR blockers
20
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list the following for ketoconazole:
- class of drug
- MOA

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  • class: antiandrogen; T synthesis inhibitor
  • MOA: inhibit 17-alpha-hydroxylase
21
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list the following for abiraterone acetate:
- class of drug
- MOA
- uses

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  • antiandrogen; T synthesis inhibitor
  • MOA: inhibit 17-alpha-hydroxylase and 17, 20 lyase
  • uses: androgen dependent PC
22
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list the following for finasteride:
- class of drug
- MOA
- uses

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  • class: antiandrogen; 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
  • MOA: inhibit conversion of T to DHT
  • uses: BPH
23
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list the following for flutamide:
- class of drug
- MOA
- uses

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  • class: antiestrogen; AR blocker
  • MOA: nonsteroidal competitive antagonists of AR
  • uses: prostate cancer
24
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list the following for darolutamide:
- class of drug
- MOA

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  • class: antiandrogen; AR blocker
  • MOA: second generation blocker; inhibit AR nuclear translocation
25
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list the following for SARMs:
- MOA
- uses

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  • MOA: bind AR and display tissue selective activation of androgenic signaling
  • uses: muscle wasting, osteoporosis, breast cancer, prostate cancer
26
Q

Which drug is highly attractive for doping in sports and illegal bodybuilding use? why?

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SARMs; anabolic effects

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