17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase

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Overview

17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase is a type of endogenous Dehydrogenase Oxidoreductase Enzyme.  Women generally have higher levels of this enzyme than men.  This enzyme is present in many body tissues including Skeletal Muscles and Adipose Tissue.

 

Biological Function of 17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase

Hormones

 17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of Androstenediol to Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (and also catalyzes the reverse reaction, i.e. the conversion of DHEA to Androstenediol).

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