Steroids

A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

Also Known As:

Catatoxic Steroids; Steroids, Catatoxic; Steroid

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)