Gene:
hydroxysteroid (11-beta) dehydrogenase 2
Gene ID:
198678
Symbol:
HSD11B2
Species:
1000
Description:
Catalyzes the conversion of cortisol to the inactive metabolite cortisone. Modulates intracellular glucocorticoid levels, thus protecting the nonselective mineralocorticoid receptor from occupation by glucocorticoids.