estrogen catabolic process

I. Literature review

[source]
Nameestrogen catabolic process
IDGO_0006711
collection_id

Biological process

Exact synonym

estrogen breakdown, estrogen catabolism, estrogen degradation, oestrogen catabolic process, oestrogen catabolism

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants.

External URL
Genes