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ea0022p736 | Steroid metabolism & action | ECE2010

Measurement of testosterone in muscle tissue using microdialysis: preliminary data

Wester Vincent , Bui Hong , Heijboer Annemieke , Blankenstein Rien , de Ronde Willem

Introduction: For diagnostic purposes, total-testosterone levels are generally assessed in plasma. However, as the primary site of action of testosterone is in tissue, evaluation of the distribution of testosterone in tissue fluids could give enhanced insight into the (patho)physiological state. Clinical microdialysis allows for sampling at tissue level based on diffusion.Objective: To compare the increase in testosterone levels in tissue and plasma afte...