Estrone
Synonyms
Estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one, 3-hydroxy-
Estrone, (+-)-Isomer
Estrone, (8 alpha)-Isomer
Estrone, (9 beta)-Isomer
Estrovarin
Folliculin
Hauck Brand of Estrone
Hyrex Brand of Estrone
Kestrone
Unigen
Vortech Brand of Estrone
Wehgen
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.