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1.1.1.278 |
Accepted name: |
3β-hydroxy-5α-steroid dehydrogenase |
Reaction: |
3β-hydroxy-5α-pregnane-20-one + NADP+ = 5α-pregnan-3,20-dione + NADPH + H+ |
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For diagram of reaction, click here |
Systematic name: |
3β-hydroxy-5α-steroid:NADP+ 3-oxidoreductase |
Links to other databases: |
BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, MetaCyc, CAS registry number: 58875-02-8 |
References: |
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Lindemann, P. and Luckner, M. Biosynthesis of pregnane derivatives in somatic embryos of Digitalis lanata. Phytochemistry 46 (1997) 507–513. |
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Warneck, H.M. and Seitz, H.U. 3β-Hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in suspension cultures of Digitalis lanata EHRH. Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 45 (1990) 963–972. [PMID: 2291772] |
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[EC 1.1.1.278 created 2003] |
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