metyrapone has been researched along with Deficiency Diseases in 1 studies
Metyrapone: An inhibitor of the enzyme STEROID 11-BETA-MONOOXYGENASE. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of CUSHING SYNDROME.
metyrapone : An aromatic ketone that is 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one in which the methyl groups at positions 1 and 4 are replaced by pyridin-3-yl groups. A steroid 11beta-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.15.4) inhibitor, it is used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.
Deficiency Diseases: A condition produced by dietary or metabolic deficiency. The term includes all diseases caused by an insufficient supply of essential nutrients, i.e., protein (or amino acids), vitamins, and minerals. It also includes an inadequacy of calories. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Sandstead, HH | 1 |
| Prasad, AS | 1 |
| Schulert, AR | 1 |
| Farid, Z | 1 |
| Miale, A | 1 |
| Bassilly, S | 1 |
| Darby, WJ | 1 |
1 other study available for metyrapone and Deficiency Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Human zinc deficiency, endocrine manifestations and response to treatment.
Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Anemia, Hypochromic; Child; D | 1967 |