• DOI:10.2174/138955711795445952
Corpus ID: 3862299

Biochemistry and physiology of anabolic androgenic steroids doping.

@article{Lippi2011BiochemistryAP,
  title={Biochemistry and physiology of anabolic androgenic steroids doping.},
  author={G. Lippi and M. Franchini and G. Banfi},
  journal={Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry},
  year={2011},
  volume={11 5},
  pages={
          362-73
        }
}

G. Lippi, M. Franchini, G. Banfi

Published 2011

Medicine

Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AASs) are chemical and pharmacological derivatives of the male hormone testosterone which are widely used for increasing burst and sprinting activities in sports. Although AASs are thought to be transversal to the plurality of sports disciplines, they are principally misused by bodybuilders, weightlifters, shot, hammer, discus or javelin throwers, rugby and American football players as well as by swimmers and runners. AAS exert a kaleidoscope of effects on human… CONTINUE READING

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