Binding Proteins

https://research.kuleuven.be/portal/en/project/3M240091 Project summary In routine clinical practice, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases rely mostly on total steroid hormone levels. However, these hormones typically bind to specific proteins and albumin in circulation, with...

Abstract Background Symptomatic androgen deficiency has an estimate prevalence of 2%–12% in males over 40 years of age and is associated with several comorbidities such as hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and COPD. Diagnosis relies heavily on the measurement...

Role of sex hormone‑binding globulin in the free hormone hypothesis and the relevance of free testosterone in androgen physiology (2022) N. Narinx · K. David1, · J. Walravens · P. Vermeersch · F. Claessens · T. Fiers · B. Lapauw · L. Antonio, · D. Vanderschueren Keep in mind this is...