derived hormones

Are Steroids Amino Acids? Steroid hormones (ending in ‘-ol’ or ‘-one’) include estradiol, testosterone, aldosterone, and cortisol. The amino acid – derived hormones (ending in ‘-ine’) are derived from tyrosine and tryptophan and include epinephrine and norepinephrine (produced by the adrenal medulla). Are steroids made of amino acids? Steroids are made from cholesterol by placenta