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20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
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Definition
: An enzymes that catalyzes the reversible reduction-oxidation reaction of 20-alpha-hydroxysteroids, such as from PROGESTERONE to 20-ALPHA-DIHYDROPROGESTERONE.
Other names
NADPH Dependent 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreduc; 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase; 20 alpha HSD; 17 beta, 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase; NADPH-
Dependent 20 alpha-
Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreduc; 20-
alpha-
HSD; 20 alpha-
Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase; 17 beta, 20 alpha-
Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
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CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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20 alpha-
dihydroprogesterone dehydrogenase
EC 1.1.1.149
*20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase.
Endocrinology 94(2):419;1974