(4bS,7S,9aS,9bR,11aS)-tetradecahydro-7-hydroxy-4aS,6aS,7-trimethyl-cyclopenta[5,6]naphtho[1,2-c]pyran-2(1H)-one
\n Oxandrolone is a synthetic testosterone analog used as an anabolic agent.{23303} It binds the human androgen receptor with high affinity (Ki = 62 nM), acting as an agonist.{23315} It stimulates bone growth and has found application in Turner syndrome.{23305,23306} Oxandrolone also increases catabolism and is used to alleviate wasting and cachexia as well as weight loss following severe burn injuries.{23304,23302,23303}
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