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An aromatized C18 steroid with a 3-hydroxyl group and a 17-ketone, a major mammalian estrogen. It is converted from ANDROSTENEDIONE directly, or from TESTOSTERONE via ESTRADIOL. In humans, it is produced primarily by the cyclic ovaries, PLACENTA, and the ADIPOSE TISSUE of men and postmenopausal women.

Also Known As:

Estrone, (+-)-Isomer; Estrone, (8 alpha)-Isomer; Estrone, (9 beta)-Isomer; Estrovarin; Kestrone; Unigen; Wehgen; Folliculin (Hormone); Estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one, 3-hydroxy-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Estrogens

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Ketosteroids: 23
      - 17-Ketosteroids: 611
        Estrone: 1105
    - Estranes
      - Estrenes
        Estrone: 1105
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 80400
  - Adrenal Cortex Hormones: 62914
    - 17-Ketosteroids: 611
      - Estrone: 1105
  - Gonadal Hormones: 716
    - Gonadal Steroid Hormones: 7657
      - Estradiol Congeners: 358
        Estrone: 1105

3-(2-iodobenzoyl)estrone

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results