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- (11Beta)-11,17-Dihydroxy-3,20-Dioxopregn-4-En-21-Yl Hydrogen Sulfate
- (11beta)-11,17-Dihydroxy-21-(sulfooxy)pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
- (11β)-11,17-Dihydroxy-21-(sulfooxy)pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
- 11,17-Dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione-21-yl-sulfate
- 11β,17-Dihydroxy-3,20-diketopregn-4-ene-21-yl sulfate
- 11β,17α-Dihydroxy-3,20-diketopregn-4-ene-21-yl sulfate
- 11β,17α-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione-21-yl-sulfate
- Cortisol monosulfate
- Cortisol sulfate
- Cortisol, 21-(hydrogen sulfate)
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- F(K)S Cpd
- Hydrocortisone 21-sulfate
- Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17-dihydroxy-21-(sulfooxy)-, (11β)-
Cortisol 21-sulfate is a steroid hormone that is produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland. It has a variety of important effects, including regulation of blood sugar levels, metabolism, and immune function. Cortisol 21-sulfate is an indicator for various diseases or disorders such as Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease. Cortisol 21-sulfate can be detected in urine samples by estimating its concentration with enzyme assays. The diagnosis can be confirmed with human serum levels and metabolic profiles. Cortisol 21-sulfate is also used to detect cancer cells in women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.