QuickView for cortisol biosynthetic process (biogroup)

Description:: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cortisol, the steroid hormone 11-beta-17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. Cortisol is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal gland and controls carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Taxonomy/Path:: GO : tertiary alcohol biosynthetic process / cortisol biosynthetic process

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