Definitions for 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone

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  1. 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone

    A metabolite of PROGESTERONE with a hydroxyl group at the 17-alpha position. It serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of HYDROCORTISONE and GONADAL STEROID HORMONES.


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