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Estrogens, Catechol  

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  • Catechol Estrogens
  • Catecholestrogens

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  • /biosyn /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • 2- or 4-Hydroxyestrogens. Substances that are physiologically active in mammals, especially in the control of gonadotropin secretion. Physiological activity can be ascribed to either an estrogenic action or interaction with the catecholaminergic system.

History note

  • 94; was CATECHOL ESTROGENS 1982-93; ESTROGENS, CATECHOL was see CATECHOL ESTROGENS 1982-93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002393

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