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estrogens E1 and E2. In addition, testosterone can be metabolized to the highly potent androgen DHT by 5α-reductase ( 1 , 5 ). However, a more comprehensive description of the complex metabolism of steroids in the brain can be found elsewhere ( 6 ). Sex
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patients underwent the salt loading test and 457 patients underwent the captopril test. Exclusion criteria were (i) serious organic heart disease or severe hepatic impairment; (ii) pregnancy or nursing; (iii) recent use of estrogen or a contraceptive; and
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