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Preferred term

Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An oxidoreductase that catalyzes the conversion of 3-oxo-delta4 steroids into their corresponding 5alpha form. It plays an important role in the conversion of TESTOSTERONE into DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE and PROGESTERONE into DIHYDROPROGESTERONE.

Entry terms

  • 37255-34-8 (CRN)
  • 4-Ene Steroid 5 alpha-Reductase
  • 5 alpha-Reductase

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X4TBJNLJ-5

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