estrogen biosynthetic process

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Nameestrogen biosynthetic process
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Biological process

Exact synonym

estrogen anabolism, estrogen biosynthesis, estrogen formation, estrogen synthesis, oestrogen biosynthesis, oestrogen biosynthetic process

Description

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.

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