Anatomy

Zona Glomerulosa

The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.

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Abstract

The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Adrenal Glomerulosa
  • Glomerulosa, Adrenal
  • Glomerulosa, Zona

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. A06w.300w.071w.140w.960w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Zona Glomerulosa. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015384. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015384
  2. Zona Glomerulosa. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zona_glomerulosa
  3. Zona Glomerulosa. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3551060