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androstadienone

Definitions

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  • noun biochemistry A derivative of testosterone reported to have pheromone activity in humans

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Examples

  • Behavioral and electrophysiological effects of androstadienone, a human pheromone.

    More Parts of the Puzzle Zoe Brain 2008

  • Psychological effects of musky compounds: comparison of androstadienone with androstenol and muscone.

    More Parts of the Puzzle Zoe Brain 2008

  • ~ 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 2010

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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