Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase
MESHD042944
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.
Synonyms
- 5 alpha-Reductase, Cholestenone
- alpha-Reductase, Cholestenone 5
- Cholestenone 5 alpha Reductase
- 4-Ene Steroid 5 alpha-Reductase
- 4 Ene Steroid 5 alpha Reductase
- 5 alpha-Reductase
- 5 alpha Reductase
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