Parameter
| Biomarker | Androstenedione | Full name | Androstenedione | Molecular Type | Hormones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₁₉H₂₆O₂ | Molecular Weight | 286.41 | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, Monitoring |
| Disease | Adrenocortical Carcinoma | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Adrenal Cortex | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (immunoassay) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | "Sex hormone synthesis intermediate, increased secretion of tumors leads to hirsutism and virilization in women. | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical auxiliary application: used for androgen secretion of cancer diagnosis and treatment effect monitoring, postoperative levels drop hints curative effect | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Higher diagnostic value in patients with young women, can be used as joint detection index | ||||