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. 2023 Dec 5;14:1298359. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1298359

Table 2.

Localization of synthesis of certain steroids in central nervous system.

Type of cells Produced steroids (43)
Neurons Pregnenolone
DHEA
Androstenedione
Estrogens
Astrocytes Pregnenolone
Progesterone
DHEA
Androstenedione
Testosterone
Estradiol
Estrone
Oligodendrocytes Pregnenolone
Progesterone
Androstenedione
Microglia 5-androstene-3β
17β-diol (ADIOL)