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2-hydroxyestrone

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More on Hydroxyestrones Definition: Estrone derivatives substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups in any position. They are important metabolites of estrone and other estrogens.     
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
2-hydroxyestrone [ 2-hydroxyestrone, 4-(14)C-labeled ]
  catechol estrogen which is a major metabolite of estradiol in man & animals; RN given refers to parent cpd
362-06-1 Estra-1,3,5(10-trien-17-one, 2,3-dihydroxy)  *Hydroxyestrones Estrogens, Catechol
Pharma Action Anticarcinogenic Agents
J Steroid Biochem 1980;13(1):83

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