loading...| Preferred Name | Progesterone | |
| Synonyms |
progesterone Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione Progesterone Delta4-pregnene-3,20-dione Corpus Luteum Hormone |
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| Definitions |
Produced in the corpus luteum and by the placenta, as an antagonist of estrogens. Promotes proliferation of uterine mucosa and the implantation of the blastocyst, prevents further follicular development. |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C2297 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A type of hormone made by the body that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone can also be made in the laboratory. It may be used as a type of birth control and to treat menstrual disorders, infertility, symptoms of menopause, and other conditions. |
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| CAS_Registry |
57-83-0 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:17026 |
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| code |
C2297 |
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| Concept_In_Subset | ||
| Contributing_Source |
CTRP |
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| DEFINITION |
Produced in the corpus luteum and by the placenta, as an antagonist of estrogens. Promotes proliferation of uterine mucosa and the implantation of the blastocyst, prevents further follicular development. |
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| Display_Name |
Progesterone |
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| FULL_SYN |
progesterone Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione Progesterone Delta4-pregnene-3,20-dione Corpus Luteum Hormone |
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| label |
Progesterone |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Progesterone |
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| NSC Number |
64377 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Progesterone |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C2297 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Hormone |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0033308 |
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| subClassOf |