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Adamski, J. ; Jakob, F.J.*

A guide to 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases.

Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 171, 1-4 (2001)
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17 beta -Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases (17 beta -HSD) are pivotal in controlling the biological potency of steroid hormones by catalyzing oxidation or reduction at position 17. Several 17 beta -HSDs may as well metabolize further substrates including alcohols, bile acids. fatty acids and retinols. This review summarizes recent progress in the field of 17 beta -HSD research provides an update of nomenclature.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
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Keywords 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; steroid metabolism; nomenclature
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0303-7207
e-ISSN 1872-8057
Quellenangaben Volume: 171, Issue: , Pages: 1-4 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Elsevier
Publishing Place Shannon
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Reviewing status Peer reviewed