What is "drostanolone"

n. An anabolic steroid used to lower cholesterol levels and as an antineoplastic agent in the treatment of some cancers.

Drostanolone ( INN) (brand names Drolban, Methalone), also known as masterone and dromostanolone, is an anabolic steroid. Drostanolone is a part of the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) family. Its main medical uses include lowering cholesterol levels and as an antineoplastic agent in the treatment of some cancers. It is most commonly marketed as the ester drostanolone propionate (trade name Masteron).

Drostanolone binds to a receptor and activates a cascade of genetic changes, which increases the protein synthesis ( anabolism) and decreases the amino acids degradation ( catabolism). Other effects of Drostanolone are reduction or inhibition of prolactin or estrogen receptors, which are linked to its antitumor properties.