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- noun medicine A
drug used in the control ofhypercortisolism
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The antabuse success of information in sites presumed with metyrapone tightly babies in an unborn problem done to as a "disulfiram reaction".
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We investigated whether treatment of rat dams with the 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor metyrapone, could prevent the epigenetic and gene expression changes we observed.
Elites TV PLoS ONE 2010
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Dr Gregor Eichele and his team, who reported their findings in the journal Neuron, have discovered that metyrapone, a medication already available, was able to adjust cortisol levels in mice.
Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news 2010
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When the scientists administered the active agent metyrapone to the mice, their corticosterone rhythm changed as did their sleeping/waking rhythm.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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However, it remains to be demonstrated in "field trials" and tests in the sleep laboratory whether the administration of metyrapone is suitable for the treatment of jet lag, and whether it has any side effects in humans.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Treatment of mothers with metyrapone for the first 14 days of pregnancy reversed these changes and prevented the appearance of hypertension in the offspring at 4 weeks of age.
Elites TV PLoS ONE 2010
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Dr Gregor Eichele and his team, who reported their findings in the journal Neuron, have discovered that metyrapone, a medication already available, was able to adjust cortisol levels in mice.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
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On the other hand, metyrapone nonselectively reduced both ethanol and sucrose consumption, mifepristone did not alter ethanol drinking, and binge-like drinking did not correlate with plasma corticosterone levels.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Emily G Lowery 2010
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When the researchers switched off the adrenal clock or manipulated the synthesis of corticosterone by the adrenal gland with the help of metyrapone, the rodents adapted more quickly to the altered circadian rhythm.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Patients taking metyrapone will be monitored in hospital.
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