ESTROGEN
\ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən], \ˈɛstɹədʒən], \ˈɛ_s_t_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ə_n]\
Definitions of ESTROGEN
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a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
By Princeton University
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a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A class of sex hormones associated with the development and maintenance of secondary female sex characteristics and control of the cyclical changes in the reproductive cycle. They are also required for pregnancy maintenance and have an anabolic effect on protein metabolism and water retention.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.