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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Estradiol 3-glucuronide.svg|thumb|{{PAGENAME}}]]0&#039;&#039;&#039;Estradiol 3-glucuronide&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[natural]] [[steroid]] and an [[estrogen]] [[glucuronide]] [[conjugate]] of [[estradiol]]. It is formed in the [[liver]] by [[glucuronidation]] of estradiol by [[UDP-glucuronosyltransferase]]. This process is a major pathway of estradiol [[metabolism]] in the body.<br /> <br /> ==Structure and Properties==<br /> Estradiol 3-glucuronide is a [[molecule]] that consists of a glucuronide group attached to the 3-position of the estradiol molecule. The glucuronide group is a [[sugar]] molecule that is attached to the steroid molecule via a [[glycosidic bond]]. The presence of the glucuronide group increases the [[water solubility]] of the steroid, which facilitates its [[excretion]] in the [[urine]].<br /> <br /> ==Biosynthesis==<br /> The [[biosynthesis]] of estradiol 3-glucuronide involves the [[enzyme]] UDP-glucuronosyltransferase. This enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a glucuronic acid group from [[UDP-glucuronic acid]] to estradiol. The reaction occurs in the liver, which is the primary site of steroid metabolism in the body.<br /> <br /> ==Biological Role==<br /> Estradiol 3-glucuronide is a major metabolite of estradiol, which is the most potent naturally occurring estrogen. The formation of estradiol 3-glucuronide is a key step in the inactivation and elimination of estradiol from the body. The glucuronide conjugate is more water-soluble than estradiol, which facilitates its excretion in the urine.<br /> <br /> ==Clinical Significance==<br /> Measurement of estradiol 3-glucuronide levels in the urine can be used as a marker of [[ovarian]] function and [[estrogen]] production. Elevated levels of estradiol 3-glucuronide can be indicative of conditions such as [[polycystic ovary syndrome]] and [[ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome]].<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Estradiol]]<br /> * [[Glucuronidation]]<br /> * [[UDP-glucuronosyltransferase]]<br /> * [[Estrogen metabolism]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Estrogens]]<br /> [[Category:Steroid hormones]]<br /> [[Category:Glucuronides]]<br /> {{Endocrinology-stub}}<br /> {{Biochemistry-stub}}</div>

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