Estrone

Synonyms

Estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one, 3-hydroxy-

Estrone, (+-)-Isomer

Estrone, (8 alpha)-Isomer

Estrone, (9 beta)-Isomer

Estrovarin

Folliculin

Hauck Brand of Estrone

Hyrex Brand of Estrone

Kestrone

Unigen

Vortech Brand of Estrone

Wehgen

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.