Chapter 17 The endocrine system/Fig 17.20.jpg

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Pathways of adrenal steroidogenesis. The enzymes involved are: 20–22 = 20,22 desmolase (CYP 11A); 3 = 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; 21 = 21 hydroxylase (CYP 21); 11 = 11β-hydroxylase (CYP 11B1); aldo = aldosterone synthase (CYB 11B2). DHEA = dehydroepiandrosterone.