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This can be helpful for people who need to recover from injuries or illnesses that have weakened their muscles.","oneSentence":"Metenolone works by binding to androgen receptors in the body, mimicking the effects of testosterone to promote muscle growth and development.","technicalDetail":"Metenolone exerts its anabolic effects by binding to androgen receptors (AR) in a manner similar to testosterone, leading to the activation of downstream signaling pathways that promote protein synthesis and muscle growth."},"_wikipedia":{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metenolone","title":"Metenolone","extract":"Metenolone, or methenolone, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) which is used in the form of esters such as metenolone acetate and metenolone enanthate. Metenolone esters are used mainly in the treatment of anemia due to bone marrow failure. Metenolone acetate is taken by mouth, while metenolone enanthate is given by injection into muscle.","wiki_society_and_culture":"==Society and culture==\n\n===Generic names===\nMetenolone is the generic name of the drug and its , while methenolone is its .\n\n===Doping in sports===\n\n\nMetenolone and its esters are banned from use in sports governed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The NBA and NBPA also banned the use of metenolone and its esters under the Anti-Drug Program. 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It is a small molecule drug that has been developed for various purposes, although its exact target and approved indications are unknown. The commercial status of metenolone is unclear, with no information available on its patent status or generic manufacturers. As a result, its availability and safety considerations are also uncertain. Further research is needed to fully understand the properties and effects of metenolone.","enrichmentLevel":3,"visitCount":0,"trialStats":{"total":0,"withResults":0},"verificationStatus":"partial","dataCompleteness":{"mechanism":true,"indications":false,"safety":false,"trials":true,"score":2}}