ea0029p1551 | Steroid metabolism + action | ICEECE2012
Gonzales G.
, Tapia V.
, Gasco M.
, Gonzales-Castaneda C.
Men living at high altitudes in Peru compared to sea level counterparts have erythrocytosis (Hemoglobin: 1621 g/dl) or excessive erythrocytosis (Hemoglobin>21 g/dl). High testosterone (T) levels in men at high altitude (HA) were associated with excessive erythrocytosis. High androgen levels could be due to a low aromatase activity or to an elevated rate of conversion from precursors to testosterone. The aim of this study was to evaluate aromatase activity and rate of...