[Isolation and identification of 5beta-pregnane-11beta,17alpha,21-triol-3, 20-dione (dihydrocortisol) in human urine].
1962
J R PASQUALINI, and
M F JAYLE
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D011278
Pregnanes
Saturated derivatives of the steroid pregnane. The 5-beta series includes PROGESTERONE and related hormones; the 5-alpha series includes forms generally excreted in the urine.
D003348
Cortisone
A naturally occurring glucocorticoid that has been used in replacement therapy for ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cortisone itself is inactive; it is converted in the liver to the active metabolite HYDROCORTISONE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p726)