Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

estrogen biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006703
Synonyms
  • estrogen anabolism
  • estrogen biosynthesis
  • estrogen formation
  • estrogen synthesis
  • oestrogen biosynthesis
  • oestrogen biosynthetic process
(all 6)
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants. 0198506732
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-193144
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
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