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GO: Biological Process

progesterone catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006709
Synonyms
  • progesterone breakdown
  • progesterone catabolism
  • progesterone degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of progesterone, a steroid hormone produced in the ovary which prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy. Also found in plants. 11392024
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes