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20-alpha-Dihydroprogesterone

Known as: 20-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone, Pregn-4-en-3-one, 20-alpha-hydroxy-, 20alpha Hydroxypregn 4 Ene 3 One 
A biologically active 20-alpha-reduced metabolite of PROGESTERONE. It is converted from progesterone to 20-alpha-hydroxypregn-4-en-3-one by the 20… 
National Institutes of Health

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3-hydroxypregn-4-en-20-one
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ProgesteroneProgestins

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Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
In vivo and in vitro ovarian steroidogenesis in the pregnant rat.
The interrelationship between follicular and luteal function during pregnancy in the rat was examined by in vivo and in vitro… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Heparin-releasable lipase activity of rat adrenals, ovaries and testes.
The presence of NaCl-resistant, neutral triacylglycerol hydrolase (lipase) activity in rat adrenal gland, ovary and testis was… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Characterization of cultured bovine adrenocortical cells and derived clonal lines: regulation of steroidogenesis and culture life span.
Steroid production by cultured bovine adrenocortical cells and derived clones has been characterized by high pressure liquid… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
The effects of steroids on final maturation and ovulation of oocytes from brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and yellow perch (Perca flavescens).
The effects of various steroids on germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) and ovulation were investigated in yellow perch (Perca… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Receptor-mediated uptake of low density lipoprotein and utilization of its cholesterol for steroid synthesis in cultured mouse adrenal cells.
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Response of adrenal tumor cells to adrenocorticotropin: site of inhibition by cytochalasin B.
The ability of cytochalasin B to inhibit the steroidogenic response of mouse adrenal tumor cells (Y-1) to adrenocorticotropin… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Induction of lordosis behavior in female rats by intravenous administration of progestins
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
20alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase: a T lymphocyte-associated enzyme.
20alpha-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (20alpha-SDH), an enzyme which reduces progesterone to 20alpha-dihydroprogesterone, was… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
A synergistic effect of androgen on the stimulation of progesterone secretion by fsh in cultured rat granulosa cells
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Stimulation of steroid secretion by antimicrotubular agents.
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