Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase

An oxidoreductase that catalyzes the conversion of 3-oxo-delta4 steroids into their corresponding 5alpha form. It plays an important role in the conversion of TESTOSTERONE into DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE and PROGESTERONE into DIHYDROPROGESTERONE.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.660.200

MeSH Unique ID: D042944

Registry Number: EC 1.3.1.22

Entry Terms:

• 5 alpha-Reductase, Cholestenone
• alpha-Reductase, Cholestenone 5
• Cholestenone 5 alpha Reductase
• 4-Ene Steroid 5 alpha-Reductase
• 4 Ene Steroid 5 alpha Reductase
• 5 alpha-Reductase
• 5 alpha Reductase

Previous Indexing:

• Cholestenones (1970-1982)
• Oxidoreductases (1983-2003)

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Enzymes and Coenzymes
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Oxidoreductases
Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group Donors
Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase