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- noun biochemistry A derivative of
testosterone reported to havepheromone activity in humans
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Examples
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Behavioral and electrophysiological effects of androstadienone, a human pheromone.
More Parts of the Puzzle Zoe Brain 2008
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Psychological effects of musky compounds: comparison of androstadienone with androstenol and muscone.
More Parts of the Puzzle Zoe Brain 2008
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~ Study: Male sweat causes female hormones to rise -- Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have conducted a study that concluded a few whiffs of androstadienone--a pheromone found in male sweat and perfumes--can raise levels of the hormone cortisol in women.
Speedlinking 2/8/07 William Harryman 2007
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Fragrances that say they contain pheromones usually include androstenone and androstadienone - sex steroid-derived odor produced in sweat and urine.
NYT > Home Page By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM 2011
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Some were given clove oil that was infused with androstadienone--not to be confused with one of Mark McGuire's more favored aromas, androstenedione.
CNET News.com 2011
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Garcia S, Hayreh D, McClintock MK (2002) Psychological effects of musky compounds: comparison of androstadienone with androstenol and muscone.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Ivanka Savic et al. 2010
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In addition, just the right amount of androstadienone - a compound found in testosterone - in axillary odour can cause sexual arousal in females.
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In addition, just the right amount of androstadienone - a compound found in testosterone - in axillary odour can cause sexual arousal in females.
The Guardian World News Carole Jahme 2010
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Hummer, T, McClintock, MK (2009) Putative human pheromone androstadienone attunes the mind specifically to emotional information; Hormones and Behaviour.
The Guardian World News Carole Jahme 2010
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The product, which is formulated with a unique blend of the male human pheromone androstadienone is designed to deliver hold, texture, polish and a little bit of extra GAME with the ladies.
unknown title 2009
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