Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS or DHEA-S) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is the most abundant circulating steroid in the human body and plays a crucial role in a variety of physiological processes.
Pronunciation
De-hy-dro-epi-an-dro-ster-one sul-fate
Etymology
The term "Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate" is derived from its chemical structure. "Dehydro" refers to the removal of a hydrogen atom, "epi" is a prefix meaning "over" or "above", "andro" refers to the androgenic properties of the hormone, and "sterone" is a suffix used in names of steroids. The "sulfate" part of the name refers to the presence of a sulfate group in the molecule.
Function
DHEAS is a precursor to androgens and estrogens, the male and female sex hormones, respectively. It is involved in the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty and may also have roles in the immune system and brain function.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
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