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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group Donors > Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase

Preferred term

Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 4 Ene Steroid 5 alpha Reductase
  • 4-Ene Steroid 5 alpha-Reductase
  • 5 alpha Reductase
  • 5 alpha-Reductase

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2004; use CHOLESTENONE 5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE (NM) 1980-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D042944

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