estradiol

synonym: 17β-estradiol
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10678

Steroid sex hormone, involved in many regulatory processes, but most prominently in the development of female sex organs, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 751 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'estradiol' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10678 RIS BibTex EndNote
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