A powerful androgen hormone produced from testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, important for male development.
From de- + hydro- + testosterone. Chemical terminology for the hormone formed when testosterone loses hydrogen atoms through enzymatic conversion.
DHT (dehydrotestosterone) is so potent that even small amounts drive male puberty—it's why blocking DHT helps treat both enlarged prostate and male baldness!
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