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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)
| 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
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Buttfield, IH | 1 |
| Hetzel, BS | 1 |
| Hornabrook, RW | 1 |
Other Studies
1 other study available for metyrapone and Encephalopathy, Kuru
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Kuru: the endocrine status.
Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Adrenal Glands; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Iodine Radioisotopes; Kuru; Metyr | 1968 |