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3-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (B-Specific)  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase which catalyzes the reversible reduction of the active androgen, DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE to 5 ALPHA-ANDROSTANE-3 ALPHA,17 BETA-DIOL. It also has activity towards other 3-alpha-hydroxysteroids and on 9-, 11- and 15- hydroxyprostaglandins. The enzyme is B-specific in reference to the orientation of reduced NAD or NADPH.

Entry terms

  • 3 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
  • 3 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (B-Specific)
  • 3alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (B-specific)
  • 3 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase
  • 9028-56-2 (CRN)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W0S6QPDH-R

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