Gene:
hydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroid delta-isomerase 7
Gene ID:
203028
Symbol:
HSD3B7
Species:
1000
Description:
The 3beta-HSD enzymatic system plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of all classes of hormonal steroids. HSD VII is active against four 7alpha-hydroxylated sterols. Does not metabolize several different C(19/21) steroids as substrates. Involved in bile acid synthesis.