gossypol has been researched along with Hyperaldosteronism in 1 studies
Gossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer.
Hyperaldosteronism: A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "One major side effect of administration of gossypol as a male fertility regulating agent is the occurrence of hypokalaemic paralysis." | 4.77 | Gossypol and hypokalaemia. ( Wang, C; Yeung, RT, 1985) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wang, C | 1 |
| Yeung, RT | 1 |
1 review available for gossypol and Hyperaldosteronism
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gossypol and hypokalaemia.
Topics: Animals; Barium; Gossypol; Humans; Hyperaldosteronism; Hyperthyroidism; Hypokalemia; Male; Muscles; | 1985 |