Estriol sulfate glucuronide
Estriol Sulfate Glucuronide
Estriol Sulfate Glucuronide (pronunciation: es-tri-ol sul-fate glu-cu-ron-ide) is a metabolite of estriol, one of the three main estrogens produced by the human body.
Etymology
The term "Estriol Sulfate Glucuronide" is derived from its parent compound, estriol, and the two biochemical processes it undergoes: sulfation and glucuronidation.
Definition
Estriol Sulfate Glucuronide is a conjugated form of estriol, meaning it has undergone a process where a sulfate or glucuronide group has been added to its structure. This process, known as conjugation, makes the compound more water-soluble and easier for the body to excrete.
Related Terms
- Estriol: One of the three main estrogens produced by the human body. It is primarily produced during pregnancy.
- Sulfation: A biochemical process where a sulfate group is added to a compound.
- Glucuronidation: A biochemical process where a glucuronide group is added to a compound.
- Conjugation (biochemistry): A process that makes compounds more water-soluble and easier for the body to excrete.
- Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estriol sulfate glucuronide
- Wikipedia's article - Estriol sulfate glucuronide
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