Tetrahydrocortisol, or urocortisol, is a
steroid
A steroid is a biologically active organic compound with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration. Steroids have two principal biological functions: as important components of cell membranes that alter membrane fluidity; and a ...
and an inactive
metabolite
In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.
The term is usually used for small molecules. Metabolites have various functions, including fuel, structure, signaling, stimulatory and inhibitory effects on enzymes, c ...
of
cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone.
It is produced in many animals, mainly by the ''zona fasciculata'' of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland ...
.
See also
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Tetrahydrocortisone
Tetrahydrocortisone, or urocortisone, is a steroid and an inactive metabolite of cortisone.
See also
* Tetrahydrocortisol
* Tetrahydrocorticosterone
References
Human metabolites
Corticosteroids
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Tetrahydrocorticosterone
3α,5α-Tetrahydrocorticosterone (3α,5α-THB), or simply tetrahydrocorticosterone (THB or THCC), is an endogenous glucocorticoid hormone.
See also
* 5α-Dihydrocorticosterone
* Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone
* Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone
* Allopre ...
References
Human metabolites
Corticosteroids
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