Name | cortisol metabolic process |
ID | GO_0034650 |
collection_id | Biological process |
Exact synonym | cortisol metabolism |
Description | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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. |
External URL | |
Genes |