Estriol glucuronide
Estriol glucuronide
Estriol glucuronide (pronunciation: es-try-ol glu-ku-ro-nide) is a metabolite of estriol, one of the three main estrogens produced by the human body.
Etymology
The term "estriol glucuronide" is derived from its two components: "estriol", a type of estrogen, and "glucuronide", a type of glucuronic acid conjugate. The term "estriol" is derived from the Greek "oistros", meaning "gadfly" or "frenzy", and the suffix "-ol", indicating an alcohol. The term "glucuronide" is derived from "glucuronic acid", a derivative of glucose, and the suffix "-ide", indicating a compound or derivative.
Function
Estriol glucuronide is formed in the liver when estriol is metabolized. It is then excreted in the urine. This process is part of the body's method of regulating hormone levels and eliminating excess hormones.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
- Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
- Glucuronic acid: A uronic acid that was first isolated from urine. It is a sugar acid derived from glucose, and it forms many important substances in the body, including glucuronides.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estriol glucuronide
- Wikipedia's article - Estriol glucuronide
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