Androstenediol

**Definition:** An intermediate in TESTOSTERONE biosynthesis, found in the TESTIS or the ADRENAL GLANDS. Androstenediol, derived from DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE by the reduction of the 17-keto group (17-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES), is converted to TESTOSTERONE by the oxidation of the 3-beta hydroxyl group to a 3-keto group (3-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES).

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.054.079.429.154.050 - D06.472.334.851.968.750

**Synonyms:** - Androst-5-ene-3 beta,17 beta-Diol - delta 5-Androstene-3 beta,17 beta-Diol - Hermaphrodiol - 5-Androstene-3,17-diol - Androst-5-ene-3,17-diol - 5-Androstene-3beta-17beta-Diol - Delta 5-Androstenediol