18-hydroxy-deoxycorticosterone

18-hydroxy-deoxycorticosterone is a 21-carbon steroid hormone. Mainly produced by the adrenal cortex bands, mineralocorticoids. Its secretion is double regulated by ACTH, renin and angiotensin system, the former being mainly. Its biological effect is mainly limulus sodium and potassium.

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