Zona Reticularis [zona reticularis]

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Adrenal Reticularis

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Definition

The inner zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces the enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE, a 21-carbon steroid, to 19-carbon steroids (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and ANDROSTENEDIONE) via 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYPREGNENOLONE.

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D015385 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0023701
Previous indexing
Adrenal Cortex (1975-1988); Adrenal Glands (1966-1988)
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