Androvax
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| Androstendione | Androstane steroid |
| Human serum albumin | Serum protein |
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| Trade names | Androvax |
| Other names | Androstenedione:human serum albumin conjugate |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Androvax, also known as androstenedione:human serum albumin conjugate, is an immunogen and vaccine against androstenedione that is used in veterinary medicine to increase the ovulation rate and number of lambs born to ewes.[1][2][3] It is a conjugate of androstenedione and human serum albumin.[1][3] The drug is marketed in New Zealand.[1][3]
Androvax produces immunity against androstenedione, and the generation of antibodies against androstenedione decreases circulating levels of androstenedione.[1] In addition, since androstenedione is the major precursor of estrogens, estrogen levels are decreased as well.[1] This is thought to result in reduced negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and increased gonadotropin secretion, which in turn improves fertility and fecundity.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c d e f Jindal SK, Sharma MC (2010). Biotechnology in Animal Health and Production. New India Publishing. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-93-80235-35-6.
- ^ Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals. CABI. 2004. pp. 206–. ISBN 978-0-85199-049-1.
- ^ a b c "Androvax Label" (PDF). Schering-Plough Animal Health Ltd. MSD Animal Health.
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