Zona Glomerulosa
Synonyms
Adrenal Glomerulosa
Glomerulosa, Adrenal
Glomerulosa, Zona
The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.