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17-hydroxycorticosteroids

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17-hydroxycorticosteroids
(17-OHCS) adrenocorticosteroid hormones with a hydroxyl group at C-17, with or without oxygen at C-11, e.g. cortisol, cortisone and 11-desoxycortisol.

urinary 17-h
determination of urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids is an indication of the plasma level of cortisol and the functional status of the adrenal cortex.


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Examples of physiological systems that have been reported to be affected include ACTH, oxytocin, vasopressin, norepinephrine, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, and 17-hydroxycorticosteroids, immune, and cardiovascular functions.
The serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level and urinary excretion of 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (OHCS) did not differ among the pregnant groups.
Examples of physiological systems that have been reported to be affected include ACTH, oxytocin, vasopressin, norepinephrine, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, and 17-hydroxycorticosteroids, immune, and cardiovascular functions.
 
 
 
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