8,9-Dehydroestradiol
8,9-Dehydroestradiol
8,9-Dehydroestradiol (pronunciation: 8,9-dee-hydro-ess-tra-dye-ol) is a steroid and estrogen that is closely related to estradiol. It is also known as 8,9-unsaturated estradiol.
Etymology
The term "8,9-Dehydroestradiol" is derived from its chemical structure, which features a double bond (dehydro) between the 8th and 9th carbon atoms of the estradiol molecule.
Function
8,9-Dehydroestradiol is a naturally occurring estrogen in the body. It is produced from estradiol via the action of certain enzymes. It has been found to have similar potency to estradiol in terms of its estrogenic activity.
Related Terms
- Estradiol: A form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that has four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration.
- Enzyme: Proteins that act as catalysts within living cells, regulating the rate at which chemical reactions proceed without itself being altered in the process.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 8,9-Dehydroestradiol
- Wikipedia's article - 8,9-Dehydroestradiol
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