Chemicals and Drugs

20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase

An enzymes that catalyzes the reversible reduction-oxidation reaction of 20-alpha-hydroxysteroids, such as from PROGESTERONE to 20-ALPHA-DIHYDROPROGESTERONE.

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Abstract

An enzymes that catalyzes the reversible reduction-oxidation reaction of 20-alpha-hydroxysteroids, such as from PROGESTERONE to 20-ALPHA-DIHYDROPROGESTERONE.

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  • 20 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
  • 20-alpha-HSD
  • NADPH-Dependent 20 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase
  • 20 alpha HSD
  • 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
  • NADPH Dependent 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase
  • 17 beta, 20 alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
  • 17 beta, 20 alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2004; use 20-ALPHA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES (NM) 1982-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • 20-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases (1978-2003)
  • Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases (1965-1977)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. 20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043607. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043607
  2. 20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20alpha-hydroxysteroid_dehydrogenase
  3. 20-alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2601183