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Steroidogenesis Pathway

Meaning

The Steroidogenesis Pathway is the complex, multi-step biochemical cascade of enzymatic reactions occurring primarily in the adrenal glands, gonads, and brain, responsible for converting cholesterol into all active steroid hormones. This pathway produces glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. The pathway’s integrity and efficiency are fundamental to hormonal health, governing stress response, metabolism, and reproductive function.