Sexual dimorphism in 11 β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity and its relation to fat distribution and insulin sensitivity; a study in hypopituitary subjects
- 1 July 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Clinical Endocrinology
- Vol. 49 (1) , 13-20
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2265.1998.00494.x
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Sexual dimorphism of 11 β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity (11 β HSD) as measured by the urinary 11‐OH/11‐oxo cortisol metabolite ratio has been documented in healthy subjects. Since ...Keywords
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