[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][C@][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=C][Ring1][#Branch1][C][C][C@@H1][C@@H1][Ring1][O][C][C][C@][Branch1][#Branch2][C@H1][Ring1][=Branch1][C][C][C][Ring1][Branch1][=O][C]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a delta-4 19-carbon steroid that is produced not only in the testis, but also in the ovary and the adrenal cortex. Depending on the tissue type, androstenedione can serve as a precursor to testosterone as well as estrone and estradiol. It is the common precursor of male and female sex hormones. Some androstenedione is also secreted into the plasma, and may be converted in peripheral tissues to testosterone and estrogens. Androstenedione originates either from the conversion of dehydroepiandrosterone or from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is further converted to either testosterone or estrone. The production of adrenal androstenedione is governed by ACTH, while production of gonadal androstenedione is under control by gonadotropins."}]