Steroidogenesis Cascade

Topic

The steroidogenesis cascade is the biological pathway and series of enzymatic reactions by which steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol. This metabolic cascade involves various steroidogenic enzymes that convert cholesterol into essential hormones, including sex steroids (androgens, estrogens, and progestogens) and corticosteroids (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids). It occurs primarily in specialized tissues such as the adrenal glands, testes, and ovaries to regulate critical physiological processes.