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Horm Metab Res 1971; 3(1): 44-47
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095046
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Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on the Liver Ultrastructure in Rats

K.  Kovacs , J. A. Blascheck , B. D. Garg , A.  Somogyi
  • Institut de Médecine et de Chirurgie Expérimentales, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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07 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Cyproterone acetate given orally to rats causes a marked accumulation of the smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum in hepatocytes. This alteration may represent the fine structural equivalent of induction or stimulation of intrahepatic drug-metabolizing microsomal enzymes. Although this explanation seems to be consistent with previous observations, further investigations are required in order to interpret the morphologic findings in terms of function and to clarify their pathophysiological significance.

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Cyproterone Acetate - Liver - Liver Ultrastructure - Microsomal Enzymes - Endoplasmic Reticulum

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