Sex related differences in metabolism of 14C acetate in response to steroid hormones by isolated rat hepatocytes

R. A. Cole, S. Margolis

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Abstract

No differences were found in the basal rate of lipid synthesis from 14C acetate in hepatocytes isolated from mature male and virgin female rats. Lipid biosynthesis was stimulated 22-43% in the female 60 min after the addition of gonadal steroids. This rapid response suggests that subtle differences exist in the enzyme profile controlling the pathways of lipid metabolism in male and female rats. These differences may have been determined genetically or acquired after a period of sex dependent hormonal stimulation beginning with puberty.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)250-253
Number of pages4
JournalHormone and Metabolic Research
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1975

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, medical

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