NCIt synonyms : Steroid 5-Alpha-Reductase 2; EC 1.3.99.5; Type II 5-Alpha Reductase; SR Type 2; SRD5A2; Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 2; 5 Alpha-SR2; Steroid 5-Alpha-Reductase-2;
NCIt definition : 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase 2 (254 aa, 28 kDa) is encoded by the human
SRD5A2 gene. This protein plays a role in sexual differentiation and androgen metabolism.;
NCIt note : This enzyme catalyzes the reduction of testosterone to 5 alphadihydrotestosterone.;