3lz6

Structural highlights

Function

DHI1_CAVPO Catalyzes reversibly the conversion of cortisol to the inactive metabolite cortisone. Catalyzes reversibly the conversion of 7-ketocholesterol to 7-beta-hydroxycholesterol. In intact cells, the reaction runs only in one direction, from 7-ketocholesterol to 7-beta-hydroxycholesterol (By similarity).^[1]

See Also

• Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Pu X, Yang K. Guinea pig 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1: primary structure and catalytic properties. Steroids. 2000 Mar;65(3):148-56. PMID:10699594