MeSH 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.;
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.