| folliculin | <chemical> 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one. A metabolite of estradiol but possessing less biological activity. It is found in the urine of pregnant women and mares, in the human placenta, and in the urine of bulls and stallions. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), estrone may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (merck, 11th ed). Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one, 3-hydroxy- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| folliculin hydrate | <chemical> (16 alpha,17 beta)-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol. A metabolite of estradiol and usually the predominant oestrogenic metabolite in urine. During pregnancy, large amounts of estriol are produced by the placenta. It has also been obtained from plant sources. The 16 beta-isomer has also been isolated from the urine of pregnant women. Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol, (16alpha,17beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |