| Name | cortisol biosynthetic process |
| ID | GO_0034651 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Exact synonym | cortisol biosynthesis, cortisol formation, cortisol synthesis |
| 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. |
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