Zona Fasciculata

The wide middle zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) via 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): A06.300.071.140.950

MeSH Unique ID: D015383

Entry Terms:

• Fasciculata, Zona
• Adrenal Fasciculata
• Fasciculata, Adrenal

Previous Indexing:

• Adrenal Cortex (1975-1988)
• Adrenal Glands (1966-1988)

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Zona Fasciculata