Definitions for 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone
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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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