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Steroid Metabolism

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Steroid Metabolism Definition

Steroid Metabolism consists of diverse biochemical reactions that convert steroid compounds, lipids containing a hydrogenated cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system, to metabolic derivatives for assorted uses, such as steroid hormone production and biosynthesis of cell membrane constituents.

Steroid Metabolism Synonyms

Steroid Metabolism

Terms in Steroid Metabolism category

Androgen Metabolism
Estrogen Metabolism



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