11-Dehydroprogesterone
11-Dehydroprogesterone
11-Dehydroprogesterone (pronunciation: 11-dee-hydro-pro-ges-ter-own) is a steroid and a metabolite of progesterone. It is also known as 11-Ketoprogesterone.
Etymology
The term "11-Dehydroprogesterone" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "11-Dehydro" refers to the removal of a hydrogen atom at the 11th carbon position of the progesterone molecule.
Function
11-Dehydroprogesterone is a metabolite of progesterone, a female sex hormone that plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. It is produced in the adrenal gland and is involved in the biosynthesis of corticosteroids.
Related Terms
- Progesterone: A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.
- Metabolite: A substance necessary for metabolism.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that has four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration.
- Adrenal gland: A small gland located on top of the kidney. The adrenal glands produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.
- Corticosteroids: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 11-Dehydroprogesterone
- Wikipedia's article - 11-Dehydroprogesterone
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