Testosterone
Hormone
Description
DescriptionTestosterone is the primary male sex hormone and anabolic steroid. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
Formula: C19H28O2
Molar mass: 288.42 g/mol
Metabolism: Liver (mainly reduction and conjugation)
Biological half-life: 2–4 hours
Protein binding: 97.0–99.5% (to SHBG and albumin)
Bioavailability: Oral: very low (due to extensive first pass metabolism)
Testosterone Hormone Description DescriptionTestosterone is the primary male sex hormone and anabolic steroid. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.