cortisol metabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways involving cortisol, the steroid hormone 11-beta-17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. Cortisol is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal gland and controls carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and has anti-inflammatory properties.
GO:0008211
glucocorticoid metabolic process
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GO:0034308
primary alcohol metabolic process
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GO:0042180
ketone metabolic process
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GO:0120254
olefinic compound metabolic process
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GO:1902644
tertiary alcohol metabolic process
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cortisol metabolism
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