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Record Information
Version5.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2005-11-16 15:48:42 UTC
Update Date2022-03-07 02:49:00 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0000335
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB00335
Metabolite Identification
Common Name16a-Hydroxyestrone
Description16a-Hydroxyestrone or 16alpha-hydroxyestrone (16alpha-OH-E1 or 16a OHE1), or hydroxyestrone, is an endogenous steroidal estrogen and a major metabolite of estrone and estradiol. 16a-hydroxyestrone belongs to the class of organic compounds known as estrogens and derivatives. These are steroids with a structure containing a 3-hydroxylated estrane. Thus, 16a-hydroxyestrone is considered to be a steroid molecule. 16a-hydroxyestrone is found in all vertebrates. Vertebrates, especially mammals, metabolizes estrogen into two major pathways and one minor. The two major pathways lead to 2-hydroxyestrone and 16a-hydroxyestrone (2-OHE1 and 16a OHE1 respectively). The minor pathway leads to 4-hydroxyestrone (4-OHE1). 2a-hydroxyestrone is considered to be the good metabolite (PMID: 8943806 ) as 2-hydroxyestrone does not stimulate cell growth and it blocks the action of stronger estrogens that may be carcinogenic. 16a-Hydroxyestrone, on the other hand, has a significantly stronger estrogenic activity, and studies show that it may increase the risk of breast cancer. The binding of 16a-hydroxyestrone to the estrogen receptor is reported to be covalent and irreversible (PMID: 3186693 ). A low urinary ratio of 2-hydroxyestrone to 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone is a strong predictor of breast cancer risk among women (PMID: 19502596 ).
Structure
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Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC18H22O3
Average Molecular Weight286.3655
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight286.15689457
IUPAC Name(1S,10R,11S,13R,15S)-5,13-dihydroxy-15-methyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-trien-14-one
Traditional Name(1S,10R,11S,13R,15S)-5,13-dihydroxy-15-methyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-trien-14-one
CAS Registry Number566-76-7
SMILES
[H][C@@]12C[C@@H](O)C(=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@]1([H])C3=C(CC[C@@]21[H])C=C(O)C=C3
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H22O3/c1-18-7-6-13-12-5-3-11(19)8-10(12)2-4-14(13)15(18)9-16(20)17(18)21/h3,5,8,13-16,19-20H,2,4,6-7,9H2,1H3/t13-,14-,15+,16-,18+/m1/s1
InChI KeyWPOCIZJTELRQMF-QFXBJFAPSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as estrogens and derivatives. These are steroids with a structure containing a 3-hydroxylated estrane.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
Sub ClassEstrane steroids
Direct ParentEstrogens and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Estrogen-skeleton
  • 3-hydroxysteroid
  • Hydroxysteroid
  • 17-oxosteroid
  • Oxosteroid
  • 16-alpha-hydroxysteroid
  • 16-hydroxysteroid
  • Phenanthrene
  • Tetralin
  • 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Benzenoid
  • Cyclic alcohol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Ketone
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Aromatic homopolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Not AvailableNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane (predicted from logP)
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.00078 (0.00076-0.00081) uMAdult (>18 years old)FemaleNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.000817 (0.0008-0.00084) uMAdult (>18 years old)FemaleBreast cancer details
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease References
Perillyl alcohol administration for cancer treatment
  1. Cauley JA, Zmuda JM, Danielson ME, Ljung BM, Bauer DC, Cummings SR, Kuller LH: Estrogen metabolites and the risk of breast cancer in older women. Epidemiology. 2003 Nov;14(6):740-4. [PubMed:14569192 ]
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB021959
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID103012
KEGG Compound IDC05300
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID2580
PubChem Compound115116
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID776
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDC05300
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceKnuppen, R.; Breuer, H. Biogenesis of 11b-hydroxyestrone and 16a-hydroxyestrone by adrenal tissue. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (1962), 58 147-8.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Bradlow HL, Telang NT, Sepkovic DW, Osborne MP: 2-hydroxyestrone: the 'good' estrogen. J Endocrinol. 1996 Sep;150 Suppl:S259-65. [PubMed:8943806 ]
  2. Swaneck GE, Fishman J: Covalent binding of the endogenous estrogen 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone to estradiol receptor in human breast cancer cells: characterization and intranuclear localization. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1988 Nov;85(21):7831-5. doi: 10.1073/pnas.85.21.7831. [PubMed:3186693 ]
  3. Im A, Vogel VG, Ahrendt G, Lloyd S, Ragin C, Garte S, Taioli E: Urinary estrogen metabolites in women at high risk for breast cancer. Carcinogenesis. 2009 Sep;30(9):1532-5. doi: 10.1093/carcin/bgp139. Epub 2009 Jun 5. [PubMed:19502596 ]

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in oxidoreductase activity
Specific function:
Capable of catalyzing the interconversion of testosterone and androstenedione, as well as estradiol and estrone. Also has 20-alpha-HSD activity. Uses NADH while EDH17B3 uses NADPH.
Gene Name:
HSD17B2
Uniprot ID:
P37059
Molecular weight:
42784.75
General function:
Involved in oxidoreductase activity
Specific function:
NAD-dependent 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase with highest activity towards estradiol. Has very low activity towards testosterone. The heteroteramer with CBR4 has NADH-dependent 3-ketoacyl-acyl carrier protein reductase activity. May play a role in biosynthesis of fatty acids in mitochondria.
Gene Name:
HSD17B8
Uniprot ID:
Q92506
Molecular weight:
26973.56
General function:
Involved in estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase activity
Specific function:
Favors the reduction of estrogens and androgens. Also has 20-alpha-HSD activity. Uses preferentially NADH.
Gene Name:
HSD17B1
Uniprot ID:
P14061
Molecular weight:
34949.715
General function:
Involved in oxidoreductase activity
Specific function:
Responsible for the reduction of the keto group on the C-3 of sterols.
Gene Name:
HSD17B7
Uniprot ID:
P56937
Molecular weight:
38205.77