Steroid metabolism in primates. XVI. Secretion of corticosteroids in the baboon Papio hamadryas during chronic administration of sodium chloride

: Adrenal steroid secretion was studied in 8 male baboons treated with sodium chloride for 1-3 years. In comparison with untreated animals, the secretion of progesterone, 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, 11-deoxycort isol, aldosterone, and corticosterone was decreased, while cortisone, pregnenolone, 7-keto-cholesterol, 7-keto-DHEA, DHEA, and adrenosterone secretion were increased.