Zona Glomerulosa

Zona glomerulosa

Engelsk definition

The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.

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Engelska synonymer

Glomerulosa, Zona Adrenal Glomerulosa Glomerulosa, Adrenal