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The Complete Guide to Anabolic Steroids: From Medical Use to Body‑building Practice
(All information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. If you have any health concerns or questions about medication, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.)
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1. What Exactly Is an Anabolic Steroid?
An anabolic steroid (also called an anabolic–androgenic steroid – AAS) is a synthetic derivative of the male sex hormone testosterone.
They are designed to:
Property Description
Anabolic activity Promotes protein synthesis → muscle growth, increased strength
Androgenic activity Effects on secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., facial hair, deepening of voice)
Metabolism Can increase nitrogen retention in muscles, reducing waste excretion
Because they are chemically altered from natural testosterone, AAS can be administered orally or via injection and have longer half‑lives.
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2. How AAS Work Inside the Body
Cellular Entry & Receptor Binding
- AAS cross cell membranes (lipophilic).
- Bind to intracellular androgen receptors (AR) in cytoplasm.
- The hormone–receptor complex dimerizes and translocates into the nucleus.
Transcriptional Activation
- Complex binds to specific DNA sequences called androgen response elements (AREs).
- Activates transcription of target genes, e.g.:
| Gene/Protein | Function in Muscle |
|--------------|--------------------|
| MyoD & Myogenin | Satellite cell differentiation |
| IGF‑1 | Stimulates muscle protein synthesis |
| mTOR Valley official website (https://www.valley.md/anavar-results-after-2-weeks) pathway components | Growth and hypertrophy |
| Proteasome subunits (downregulated) | Decrease protein degradation |
Resulting Physiological Effects
- ↑ Muscle protein synthesis → Hypertrophy.
- ↑ Satellite cell activity → Regeneration & repair.
- ↓ Protein breakdown via ubiquitin‑proteasome inhibition.
- Enhanced anabolic hormone milieu.
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4. Comparison with Other Anabolic Agents
Agent Mechanism Clinical Use Side Effects
Human Growth Hormone (hGH) Stimulates IGF-1 production; direct metabolic effects on glucose & lipids Growth disorders, GH deficiency Edema, arthralgia, insulin resistance
Anabolic Steroids (e.g., Oxandrolone) Bind androgen receptor → ↑ protein synthesis; also influence muscle cell growth pathways Chronic wasting disease, osteoporosis Liver toxicity, virilization, mood changes
Human IGF-1 Directly activates IGF-1R → PI3K/AKT, MAPK signaling Laron syndrome (GH insensitivity) Hypoglycemia, edema
Human Somatostatin Inhibits GH release; can modulate insulin and glucagon Acromegaly (GH excess), neuroendocrine tumors GI disturbances
The comparative table highlights the distinct mechanisms of action and therapeutic applications of each peptide. Human IGF-1 is particularly useful in growth disorders where GH signaling is impaired or insufficient, while somatostatin analogues are employed for conditions requiring suppression of hormone release.
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6. Practical Tips for Working with Human IGF‑1
Task Guidance
Expression Use a bacterial vector (e.g., pET) with an N‑terminal His tag for purification; co‑express chaperones if misfolding occurs.
Purification Nickel affinity chromatography, followed by size exclusion or ion exchange to remove endotoxins.
Refolding Gradual dialysis from denaturing buffer (6 M urea) into refolding buffer with redox pair (GSH/GSSG).
Storage Aliquot and freeze at –80