Definition: 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.
Other names Wehgen; Vortech Brand of Estrone; Unigen; Kestrone; Hyrex Brand of Estrone; Hauck Brand of Estrone; Folliculin; Estrone, (9 beta)-Isomer; Estrone, (8 alpha)-Isomer; Estrone, (+-)-Isomer; Estrovarin
