Protein
3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 6
Function
3-beta-HSD is a bifunctional enzyme, that catalyzes the oxidative conversion of Delta(5)-ene-3-beta-hydroxy steroid, and the oxidative conversion of ketosteroids. The 3-beta-HSD enzymatic system plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of all classes of hormonal steroids. May be involved in local production of progesterone.
Similarity
Belongs to the 3-beta-HSD family.
Sequence
MPGWSCLVTGAGGFLGQRIVQLLMQEKDLEEIRVLDKFFRPETREQFFNLDTNIKVTVLEGDILDTQYLRKACQGISVVIHTAAVIDVTGVIPRQTILDVNLKGTQNLLEACIQASVPAFIFSSSVDVAGPNSYKEIILNGNEEEHHESIWSDPYPYSKKMAEKAVLAANGSMLKIGGTLHTCALRPMYIYGERSPFISNTIITALKNKNILGCTGKFSTANPVYVGNVAWAHILAARGLRDPKKSPNIQGEFYYISDDTPHQSYDDLNYTLSKEWGFCPDSSWSLPVPLLYWLAFMLETVSFLLSPIYRFIPPFNRHLVTLTGSTFTFSYKKAQRDLGYEPLVSWEEAKQKTSEWIGTLVEQHRETLDTKSQ