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metyrapone and Encephalopathy, Kuru

metyrapone has been researched along with Encephalopathy, Kuru 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.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Buttfield, IH1
Hetzel, BS1
Hornabrook, RW1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metyrapone and Encephalopathy, Kuru

ArticleYear
Kuru: the endocrine status.
    Australasian annals of medicine, 1968, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Adrenal Glands; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Iodine Radioisotopes; Kuru; Metyr

1968