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Preferred term

Zona Glomerulosa  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Adrenal Glomerulosa

In other languages

  • French

  • Zone glomérulée de la surrénale
  • Zone glomérulée surrénalienne

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LW0CMXX1-F

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