NCIt synonyms : HSD17B5; DD3; hluPGFS; HA1753; PGFS; HAKRe; DDX; Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1, Member C3 Gene; Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1 Member C3 wt Allele; HAKRB; HAKRD; Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1, Member C3 (3-Alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, Type
II) Gene; KIAA0119; DDH2;
NCIt definition : Human AKR1C3 wild-type allele is located within 10p15-p14 and is approximately 72
kb in length. This allele, which encodes aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3 protein,
plays a role in the metabolism of prostaglandins and steroids.;
NCIt note : Expression is analyzed as part of the 17-gene leukemia stem cell scoring system (LSC17).
(Nature. 2016; doi:10.1038/nature20598.);